Don't worry about it.

  First, even if a clear majority of the scientists in your field prefer "iceberg", the journal still has to stick to its own style.

  Second, it's not like people will confuse "iceberg" with "ice-berg".

Finally, chances are Google is smart enough to direct people searching for "iceberg" to articles using "ice-berg".

I suggest not worrying about it. First, even if a clear majority of the scientists in your field prefer "iceberg", the journal still has to stick to its own style. Second, it's not like people will confuse "iceberg" with "ice-berg".

If it really bothers you, then there's no point arguing with the copyeditor - they don't control the journal's style. You will have to convince the editorial board. Contact the editor who accepted your paper; he/she should know what to do.

Don't worry about it.

First, even if a clear majority of the scientists in your field prefer "iceberg", the journal still has to stick to its own style.

Second, it's not like people will confuse "iceberg" with "ice-berg".

Finally, chances are Google is smart enough to direct people searching for "iceberg" to articles searching for "ice-berg".

Don't worry about it.

First, even if a clear majority of the scientists in your field prefer "iceberg", the journal still has to stick to its own style.

Second, it's not like people will confuse "iceberg" with "ice-berg".

Finally, chances are Google is smart enough to direct people searching for "iceberg" to articles using "ice-berg".