The Marine Biologist

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Welcome to the July edition of The Marine Biologist.

The MBA’s Dr Angela Stevenson studies deep sea animals and ecology and we are delighted to present her article on glass sponges, which form a rare and extraordinary habitat in parts of the north-east Pacific Ocean. The film Ocean with Sir David Attenborough raises awareness of destructive industrial fishing practices. We look at how small-scale fishing is closely regulated in England, and at the impacts on people and environment when large-scale fishing is poorly managed.

The Darwin Tree of Life (DToL) project is a major genome mapping initiative. Follow DToL and MBA scientists in the field as they tackle logistical challenges to bring back marine biodiversity samples.

In our cover story, we look at the common octopus, an enigmatic creature that has spread across the English Channel, consuming crabs, lobsters, and scallops on the way.

There is much more in this edition plus the usual roundup of the latest developments in marine biology, news from the Association, and reviews of books. If you are not already a member of the MBA, join today and receive The Marine Biologist in print and online four time a year.