We are delighted to announce that MBA Trustee Dr Mark Dickey-Collas has been appointed an MBA Fellow. The title of Fellow of the Marine Biological Association is awarded in recognition of distinguished and influential contributions to marine biology at a high level. Mark Dickey-Collas began his scientific career trying to answer the question “What does … Read more
By MBA Student Member, Anna Fischer What does a week inside one of the UK’s oldest marine institutions really look like? As a second-year marine biology with oceanography student at the University of Liverpool, I have been following the Marine Biological Association’s stories and research for over two years now, but having the chance to … Read more
The National Marine Biological Library (NMBL), housed in the Marine Biological Association’s historic Laboratory building on Citadel Hill, Plymouth, recently celebrated the outstanding contribution of two of the charity’s most dedicated volunteers who have given 10 years of their time and skills to supporting the NMBL.
We’re delighted to share that an eye-catching cover of The Marine Biologist magazine has been shortlisted for Cover of the Year at the PPA Independent Publisher Awards 2026.
MBA Postgraduate Member Molly Blyth shares an honest insight into life as a marine biology PhD researcher, from conducting coral reef fieldwork in Indonesia and presenting at international conferences to navigating data analysis, deadlines and the day-to-day realities of postgraduate research. If you were asked to picture a Marine Biology PhD researcher, you would probably … Read more
University of Plymouth graduate Fleur Denis has been awarded the Marine Biological Association (MBA) Prize for Outstanding Performance, recognising her conservation achievements during her BSc (Hons) Marine Biology degree. The MBA Prize is awarded annually to recognise outstanding contributions to the field of marine biology and recognises the significant impact that individuals can have in … Read more
Young Marine Biologist (YMB) Member Ellie Poulton recently attended the Field Studies Council’s Marine Science Camp at Slapton Ley, Devon, where she expanded her knowledge of marine life and ocean science. The Field Studies Council (FSC) is a leading environmental education charity that provides field-based learning experiences across the UK, helping young people develop skills … Read more
MBA Fellow and lifelong MBA Member John Spencer representing Barnardos at a Buckingham Palace Garden Party The Marine Biological Association (MBA) is saddened to learn of the passing of MBA Fellow and long-standing Member John Spencer, LRIC, BSc, PGCE, AMIQA, Mem. MBA, PP2, PHF, whose distinguished career in marine and environmental science spanned more than … Read more
Daniel Hampton, a Marine Biology Masters graduate from the University of Southampton, was awarded the MBA Student Travel Bursary earlier this year to travel to Sri Lanka for the Sharks International 2026 conference. Held once every four years, the conference hosted by Blue Resources Trust brought together around 800 attendees from more than 80 countries … Read more
A new Seasearch Guide, Marine Crustaceans of Britain and Ireland has recently been published, featuring illustrations by Dr Marie Lebour (1877-1971), sourced from the MBA archive. Written by MBA Members Lin Baldock and Charlotte Bolton and also co-authored by Iain M.T. Dixon, this photographic identification guide is an invaluable guide to species identification of this … Read more
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The Marine Biological Association of the United Kingdom is a registered charity in England and Wales (1155893), and is a company limited by Royal Charter (RC000865). The Marine Biological Association conducts, promotes and supports scientific research into all aspects of life in the sea.