The Marine Biological Association – an independent voice
As one of the world’s longest established marine learned societies, the MBA plays a crucial role in providing a clear independent voice to government, marine stakeholders and the wider public. Learned societies have a particular value to society because they “are able to make a contribution to intellectual and material well being because they are independent of government, research councils, universities, etc”.[1] The MBA does not therefore speak on behalf of a single organisation or group but seeks to reflect the views and opinions of the entire marine biological community with members both nationally and internationally and those interested in marine science and the marine environment in addition to professional scientists.
An event in London celebrating 125 years of the MBA
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 as summarised below. Find out full details of all the exclusive benefits of membership.
Those who are already members can access the members area via the members area link using your unique MBA membership number.
Please help us to keep our database of expertise up-to-date by downloading the forms below, complete them and return to us.
During 2011 MBA Members received 10% discount to the below events:
During 2012 MBA Members receive discount to the following events:
FREE admission to Natural Environment 2012: Balancing Nature, Society and the Economy Contact the Membership Secretary for details.
Table summarizing membership options [PDF file]
If you are interested in joining the MBA, simply fill in the online form.
View the Articles and Memorandum of the Association.
Alexandra Street
Membership Secretary
The Marine Biological Association
Citadel Hill, Plymouth, Devon, PL1 2PB, UK
Or telephone 01752 633337
or E-mail: membership@mba.ac.uk