Welcoming Rod Downie as Fellow of the MBA
The MBA is honoured to welcome Rod Downie as a newly appointed Fellow of the Marine Biological Association (FMBA).
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Marine Biological Association welcomes Professor Thomas Miller as a Fellow of the MBA
We are proud to welcome Professor Thomas James Miller PhD as a Fellow of the Marine Biological Association (FMBA).
Studentship beneficiary reflects on a transformative summer of hands-on marine research at the MBA
Exeter University student and MBA Student Member, Jasmin Orak, joined the Marine Biological Association (MBA) this summer as a Spooner-Parke Summer Studentship awardee, spending 6 weeks immersed in hands-on marine microbiology research.
Winter must-reads from the National Marine Biological Library
Looking for the perfect book to curl up with this winter? If you love the ocean, marine life and the stories behind our ocean, these three titles – reviewed in The Marine Biologist magazine – are essential additions to your reading list. Plus, MBA Members enjoy exclusive discounts when purchasing through the publishers!
A year of global impact and growth: MBA Chief Executive, Professor Willie Wilson, reflects on 2025Â
December always brings with it one of the highlights of our calendar, the Annual General Meeting, and with it an invaluable moment to reflect on our science, our community and our impact. Despite what has been an undeniably challenging period for the wider world, the ocean and the academic sector, the MBA has continued to … Read more
University of Plymouth Graduate recognised for outstanding academic achievement with MBA Prize
The Marine Biological Association (MBA) is pleased to congratulate the winner of 2025’s prestigious MBA prize. Tilly Powell, who recently graduated with a BSc (Hons) Marine Biology, First Class from the University of Plymouth, received the prize for ‘Outstanding Performance on a Marine Biology Programme’ for her exceptional academic performance.
New marine tardigrade ‘water bear’ species discovered
Scientists from Borneo Marine Research Institute (BMRI) and Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) have discovered a new marine tardigrade species, Batillipes malaysianus, found along the shores of Labuan. Lead researcher Associate Professor Dr Cheng-Ann Chen said the discovery stems from field surveys conducted on 29 November 2023 and 16 September 2024 (Malaysia Day). He said the … Read more
King Charles III, Royal Patron of the Marine Biological Association, celebrates ‘Ocean with David Attenborough’ world premiere
Marine Biological Association (MBA) Honorary Member Sir David Attenborough was joined by our Royal Patron, His Majesty King Charles III, at the world premiere of Ocean with David Attenborough in London on 6 May.
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
