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Pushing the boundaries of scientific discovery, we use both innovative technologies and unique long-term datasets to inform policy, conservation, and sustainable ocean stewardship. This cutting-edge research is anchored by the Marine Biological Association’s 140-year legacy of global impact.
Together with our international community of Members, partners and collaborators, we inspire the next generation of marine scientists, amplify voices, and work to ensure that marine life, and the communities that depend on it, can thrive for generations to come.
Latest News
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Marine Biological Association’s data centre receives prestigious international endorsement
The Marine Biological Association’s UK Archive for Marine Species and Habitats Data (DASSH) has achieved a significant international milestone, becoming…
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MBA scientist awarded prestigious UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship
Marine Biological Association Senior Research Fellow Dr Clare Ostle has been awarded a prestigious UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) Future…
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Outstanding graduate receives MBA Prize for research into sea turtle conservation
University of Plymouth graduate Fleur Denis has been awarded the Marine Biological Association (MBA) Prize for Outstanding Performance, recognising her…
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