We are pleased to announce that a Marine Biological Association (MBA) Trustee has been appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in recognition of their outstanding contributions to marine conservation and research. Professor Rosalind Rickaby OBE FRS, marine biogeochemist and Chair of Geology in the Department of Earth Sciences at the University … Read more
The Marine Biological Association (MBA) has been a key part of a new international collaboration focused on studying the movement ecology of sharks. In 2024, this research initiative reached new heights, with significant advancements in the number of sharks tagged. The project, which involved tagging and tracking blue sharks (Prionace glauca) in the eastern North … Read more
We are delighted to announce that the project team behind the Seawater Life Support, an innovative underwater intake line that provides a vital channel for seawater to the Marine Biological Association (MBA) have been honoured with the IET Engineers in Society Teamwork Award. This prestigious award highlights the exceptional collaboration and innovation demonstrated by the … Read more
Three MBA Members had the unique opportunity to attend a prestigious international conference thanks to the Marine Biological Association (MBA) Student Bursary Programme. The MBA Postgraduate Members were able to attend the 25th Biennial Conference on the Biology of Marine Mammals in Perth, Australia, which provided valuable support and enabled them to network and learn … Read more
The Marine Biological Association (MBA) will play a key role in an ambitious new project exploring the consequences of floating offshore wind farms (FLOW) on life throughout the marine food chain. The FRONTLINE project will employ state-of-the-art technologies – including autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs), satellite remote sensing, digital video aerial surveys and seabird and fisheries … Read more
The Marine Biological Association (MBA) is delighted to announce the appointment of three new Trustees. Matthew Longman MSc, Yonela Ndila and Professor Steven W Wilhelm were formally elected by Members at the Annual General Meeting, and will join the Board of Trustees for a period of three years. Each will take up a seat on … Read more
A leading researcher from the Marine Biological Association (MBA) has received a significant funding boost from the European Research Council (ERC). NERC Independent Research Fellow Dr Katherine Helliwell who holds a joint appointment at the MBA and University of Exeter will lead on a €2,299,893 award for the project DIACIDAL, which examines interactions between phytoplankton … Read more
By Cynthia Mansell and Chris Bennett, National Marine Biological Library (NMBL) Volunteers During the 2nd World War there were several air raids which affected the Marine Biological Association (MBA) and the people that worked and lived there. Dr Stanley Kemp at the time was the Director of the MBA and he, his wife and daughter … Read more
A new study has shed light on the evolution of underwater forests, which play a crucial role in capturing and storing carbon dioxide and the resilience of coastal ecosystems. An international team of researchers, led by the CNRS and the CEA and funded by the program “France Génomique”, has analysed 60 new genomes of brown … Read more
As part of the ambitious Horizons project, funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund, Plymouth Sound National Marine Park has launched the Nature Boost Programme. A groundbreaking initiative to connect communities with the rich marine life of Plymouth Sound and support the restoration of nature within the Park. Among its first projects is the captivating … Read more
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The Marine Biological Association conducts, promotes and supports scientific research into all aspects of life in the sea. We're working with our ever-growing membership to provide a clear and independent voice on behalf of the marine biological community