《生態毒理學》是一種國際期刊，致力于發表關于有毒化學物質對種群、陸地淡水和海洋生態系統影響的基礎研究。它的目的是闡明化學物質對生態系統產生影響的機制和過程，以及在人口或社區層面造成的影響。該雜志對分類或生物群系沒有偏見，特別歡迎那些指出有毒化學物質管制和幫助制定保護瀕危物種方法的新方法的論文。對個體的研究應以明確和定量的方式證明與人口效應的聯系。實驗室研究必須表明與具體的現場情況有明確的聯系。該雜志不僅包括原始的研究論文，還包括技術說明和評論文章邀請和提交。一個強有力的、基礎廣泛的編委會確保盡可能廣泛的國際報道。

Ecotoxicology is an international journal devoted to the publication of fundamental research on the effects of toxic chemicals on populations communities and terrestrial freshwater and marine ecosystems. It aims to elucidate mechanisms and processes whereby chemicals exert their effects on ecosystems and the impact caused at the population or community level. The journal is not biased with respect to taxon or biome and papers that indicate possible new approaches to regulation and control of toxic chemicals and those aiding in formulating ways of conserving threatened species are particularly welcome. Studies on individuals should demonstrate linkage to population effects in clear and quantitative ways. Laboratory studies must show a clear linkage to specific field situations. The journal includes not only original research papers but technical notes and review articles both invited and submitted. A strong broadly based editorial board ensures as wide an international coverage as possible.