Professor David Sims marks 50 years since Jaws with reflections on shark conservation

As the iconic film Jaws marks its 50th anniversary this week, MBA Senior Research Fellow and Professor of Marine Ecology at the University of Southampton, Professor David Sims, has published a compelling article in The Conversation that examines the film’s lasting impact on sharks and how science is helping them recover. In his article titled Jaws helped … Read more

Ocean science meets innovation: Darite Marine Marvels win First Lego League competition

The Marine Biological Association (MBA) plays a pivotal role in studying and protecting our ocean. Our innovative research, which includes tracking marine species and investigating the effects of climate change on marine life, is shaping our understanding of oceanography. This year, a group of talented students from Darite Primary Academy had the unique opportunity to … Read more

Could extreme ocean environments hold the key to locating mysterious shark birthing grounds?

New research from the Marine Biological Association (MBA) aims to shed light on one of the greatest mysteries of the natural world – where do sharks go to give birth? Sharks have inhabited the world’s ocean for over 400 million years, surviving mass extinctions and shaping marine ecosystems. However, little is known about their reproductive … Read more