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
Meet Ethan, a final year undergraduate student in marine biology at the University of Plymouth. Ethan is investigating whether amphipods, specifically Gammarus chevreuxi, can be used to detect toxins from harmful marine algae, including those that cause ‘red tide’ blooms. These tiny Crustaceans, commonly found in brackish waters along the UK and European coasts, could … Read more
We are excited to announce that a proud Member of the Marine Biological Association (MBA) community has emerged victorious in this year’s Christmas card competition. Throughout 2024, MBA Members have submitted their best Ocean-inspired photography, capturing scenes of marine wildlife, seascapes, and more for our 2024 “Ocean is Life” Photography Competition. Images poured into our … Read more
Professor Carlos Duarte is one of the world’s top climate scientists. In the October edition of The Marine Biologist magazine, we are proud to present an exclusive interview with Professor Duarte. As the man who coined the term ‘blue carbon’, we couldn’t hope for a better guide to the theme of this special edition. How … Read more
Major funding has been allocated to support the next generation of biology and environmental researchers. The investment of more than £500 million from UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) will support doctoral students to develop their skills and experience across biological sciences, engineering and physical sciences and natural and environmental sciences. The Marine Biological Association (MBA) … Read more
The Marine Biological Association (MBA) is on a mission to gather valuable insights from non-Members. As one of the oldest marine research organisations in the world, the MBA is at the forefront of protecting marine ecosystems and combating the impacts of climate change. But to continue shaping the future of our ocean, we need your … Read more
7.5 million nautical miles, 18 times to the moon and back or 655 times the size of the Great Wall of China – this is the new total distance covered by the world’s largest marine monitoring programme, the Continuous Plankton Recorder (CPR) Survey. Operated by the Marine Biological Association, Plymouth, the CPR Survey collects … Read more
Professor Paul Rodhouse is an Emeritus Fellow at the British Antarctic Survey (BAS). He has been a Member of the Marine Biological Association (MBA) for fifty-one years and was made an MBA Fellow in 2020. His early research in Southampton, Galway and New York was concerned with physiological ecology and carbon flux in marine bivalves. … Read more
Cephalopods like cuttlefish have long fascinated scientists with their remarkable ability to rapidly change their outward appearance. Now researchers are on a mission to understand the inner workings of their minds. The Marine Biological Association (MBA) and the Comparative Cognition Lab at the University of Cambridge have joined forces in a groundbreaking collaboration aimed at … Read more
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