The Marine Biological Association is a learned society established in 1884. Becoming a member of the MBA allows you to be part of a marine biological community dedicated to the aims of the Association and gives you access to a wide range of benefits.

Find out full details of all the exclusive benefits of membership.

Although the majority of MBA members are based in the UK, there are also members from around the world including Europe and North America.

The MBA welcomes new members from all backgrounds from those employed in marine biological research to marine enthusiasts

Be part of a world-wide network of marine biologists

Membership gives exclusive access to grants and bursaries

Keep up-to-date with research through scientific talks and seminars online

Enjoy discounts on books from leading publishers

Enjoy discounts for training courses and conferences

Find out full details of all the exclusive benefits of membership.

Types of membership

Individual

Student

Corporate

Table summarizing membership options [PDF file]

Joining the Association

If you are interested in joining the MBA, simply fill in the online form or download the form.

View the Articles and Memorandum of the Association.

For more details please contact:

The Membership Secretary, Marine Biological Association, Citadel Hill, Plymouth, Devon, PL1 2PB, UK

or E-mail: membership@mba.ac.uk