International Day of Women and Girls in Science

Since its founding in 1884, the Marine Biological Association has been home to many pioneering female scientists who have made groundbreaking contributions to the scientific community. The MBA takes great pride in its diverse team of female scientists, whose contributions continue to shape the future of marine research. “I am thrilled to follow in the … Read more

The quirky bodies of crinoids could shed light on the past while inspiring future innovations and cell therapies.

Crinoids, (known commonly as feather stars and sea lillies) are part of the echinoderm group that includes sea urchins and sea stars. They have shown incredible morphological and biological properties that could inspire future innovations. Dr Angela Stevenson, Senior Research Fellow at the Marine Biological Association is on a mission to discover more about the … Read more

Ocean is Life: Celebrating the winners of the MBA Member Photo Competition 2024

We are delighted to announce the winners of the MBA Membership Photo Competition 2024! After receiving an overwhelming number of submissions from talented MBA Members from all over the world, fellow MBA Members selected the winners who truly captured the essence of the competition’s theme, Ocean is Life. These winners have not only showcased their … Read more

Marine Biological Association Trustee Appointed OBE

We are pleased to announce that a Marine Biological Association (MBA) Trustee has been appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in recognition of their outstanding contributions to marine conservation and research. Professor Rosalind Rickaby OBE FRS, marine biogeochemist and Chair of Geology in the Department of Earth Sciences at the University … Read more

International Blue Shark Tagging Project Success in 2024

The Marine Biological Association (MBA) has been a key part of a new international collaboration focused on studying the movement ecology of sharks. In 2024, this research initiative reached new heights, with significant advancements in the number of sharks tagged. The project, which involved tagging and tracking blue sharks (Prionace glauca) in the eastern North … Read more

Seawater Life Support Project wins Excellence and Innovation Award

We are delighted to announce that the project team behind the Seawater Life Support, an innovative underwater intake line that provides a vital channel for seawater to the Marine Biological Association (MBA) have been honoured with the IET Engineers in Society Teamwork Award. This prestigious award highlights the exceptional collaboration and innovation demonstrated by the … Read more

MBA Student Bursary Programme: Empowering the next generation of marine biologists

Three MBA Members had the unique opportunity to attend a prestigious international conference thanks to the Marine Biological Association (MBA) Student Bursary Programme. The MBA Postgraduate Members were able to attend the 25th Biennial Conference on the Biology of Marine Mammals in Perth, Australia, which provided valuable support and enabled them to network and learn … Read more

Ambitious study to explore effects of offshore wind farms on ocean life

The Marine Biological Association (MBA) will play a key role in an ambitious new project exploring the consequences of floating offshore wind farms (FLOW) on life throughout the marine food chain. The FRONTLINE project will employ state-of-the-art technologies – including autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs), satellite remote sensing, digital video aerial surveys and seabird and fisheries … Read more

Leading MBA researcher receives prestigious ERC funding award

A leading researcher from the Marine Biological Association (MBA) has received a significant funding boost from the European Research Council (ERC). NERC Independent Research Fellow Dr Katherine Helliwell who holds a joint appointment at the MBA and University of Exeter will lead on a €2,299,893 award for the project DIACIDAL, which examines interactions between phytoplankton … Read more