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International researcher explores phytoplankton signalling mechanisms at the MBA

Nov 6, 2023 by Neri Campbell

Loay Jabre, a postdoctoral investigator at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution in Massachusetts, USA visited the Marine Biological Association (MBA) to learn more about signalling mechanisms in marine phytoplankton. Loay, who recently finished his PhD at Dalhousie University in Nova Scotia, Canada, studies phytoplankton physiology and ecology, and how phytoplankton growth interacts with biogeochemical processes. … Read more

DTO Bioflow Project launches its first Open Call to foster marine biodiversity data sharing

Nov 1, 2023 by Neri Campbell

The DTO Bioflow project has issued an Open Call for marine biodiversity data holders to provide sustained and long-term biodiversity data for the European Digital Twin of the Ocean (EU DTO). The DTO Bioflow project has launched an Open Call for marine biodiversity data holders as part of its exciting development. This call is strategically … Read more

The Marine Biologist Magazine celebrates its 10-year anniversary

Nov 25, 2024Oct 31, 2023 by Neri Campbell

Award-nominated magazine, The Marine Biologist has reached a ten-year milestone. For a decade, the quarterly magazine produced by the Marine Biological Association has covered the latest news in marine biology research, policy, and education. The magazine, exclusive to MBA members, has published 376 original feature articles in 28 editions, has been viewed over 71,000 times … Read more

Young ocean lovers can help drive change at international Summit

Oct 30, 2023Oct 30, 2023 by Neri Campbell

Our marine environment is intricate, interconnected and vital to all life on earth. Find out who is driving change in ocean conservation and learn how you can become part of the solution. This November, join fellow marine biology enthusiasts and professionals from around the world in a unique online gathering to learn more about the … Read more

Help track the spread of the invasive Chinese mitten crab in the UK

Oct 18, 2023 by Neri Campbell

The Chinese mitten crab, Eriocheir sinensis, has caused quite a stir in the last week following new sightings reported in Peterborough. This invasive non-native species (INNS) was first reported in the UK in 1935 in the River Thames, and currently there are 1137 records across the UK with 982 of these records held by DASSH, … Read more

New discoveries about marine symbiosis in Lichina pygmaea

Oct 17, 2023 by Neri Campbell

Marine fungi researchers at the Marine Biological Association (MBA) have used molecular techniques to reveal exciting discoveries about marine symbiosis in the lichen Lichina pygmaea. Lichens are a complex life form that is a symbiotic partnership of two separate organisms, a fungus and an alga. Historically considered a two-way relationship, some lichen symbioses have been … Read more

From tracking tiger sharks to mapping coral reefs: MBA placement student starts exciting journey as a marine biologist

Oct 12, 2023Oct 10, 2023 by Neri Campbell

Today we are celebrating Marine Biology MRes graduate Max Kimble! During his placement at the Marine Biological Association (MBA) Max worked in the Sims lab, creating a species distribution model for the tiger shark (Galeocerdo cuvier) in the North Atlantic. Max looked at over 121 shark movement tracks, combined with satellite data, to reveal the … Read more

Volunteers and scientists reach six million marine record milestone

Oct 10, 2023Oct 10, 2023 by Neri Campbell

Over six million occurrence points of marine species and habitats are now freely available online thanks to the dedication and hard work of citizen scientists, researchers, and data experts from the Marine Biological Association (MBA). Occurrence records show where different species occur around the UK waters and are important for managing and conserving the UK’s … Read more

Building the biodiversity component of the Digital Twin of the Ocean

Oct 3, 2023Oct 3, 2023 by Neri Campbell

Marine habitats present specific and one-of-a-kind issues when it comes to observing, mapping, and monitoring biodiversity in marine ecosystems. Despite advancements made in Europe to collect, harmonise, and make available data on marine biodiversity, a large portion of the data that is currently being collected is unavailable and inaccessible; this type of data is referred … Read more

The MBA and Cefas – 120 Years of Collaboration

May 21, 2025Sep 21, 2023 by Neri Campbell

We recently had the pleasure of welcoming Cefas Chief Executive Neil Hornby and Cefas Chief Scientist, Professor Grant Stentiford to the Marine Biological Association. They were welcomed to our laboratory in Plymouth by Chief Executive, Professor Willie Wilson. They were given a tour around our facilities to see our cutting-edge science laboratories and meet our … Read more

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