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Life in plastic not fantastic for mangroves: Masters student presents at conference with support from MBA Student Bursary

Nov 20, 2024Apr 11, 2024 by Neri Campbell

A Masters student was given the incredible opportunity to attend and present at a prestigious conference, thanks to the MBA Student Bursary. MBA Student Member Marie Touchon, a Research Masters student at Bangor University attended the Cambridge Student Conference on Conservation Science 2024. For her Masters, Marie is analysing the social drivers of mangrove plastic … Read more

Inspiring success: MBA Student Member attends international conference thanks to Bursary

Nov 20, 2024Dec 6, 2023 by Neri Campbell

MBA Student Member Pablo Alfonso Fuenzalida Miralles was awarded a bursary from the Marine Biological Association (MBA). The bursary enabled Pablo to present his research and attend the 11th Indo-Pacific Fish Conference and Annual Conference of the Australian Society for Fish Biology in Auckland, New Zealand. He said: “For me, it was extraordinary. The conference … Read more

Marine Biological Association Announces Winner of MBA Prize

Nov 27, 2023 by Neri Campbell

The Marine Biological Association (MBA) is pleased to announce the recipient of this year’s prestigious MBA prize. MBA MRes student Constance Little has been awarded Outstanding Performance on a Marine Biology Programme at Plymouth University by the MBA and University of Plymouth. Constance said: “This prize meant so much to me. I was apprehensive starting … Read more

The Marine Biologist Magazine celebrates its 10-year anniversary

Nov 25, 2024Oct 31, 2023 by Neri Campbell

Award-nominated magazine, The Marine Biologist has reached a ten-year milestone. For a decade, the quarterly magazine produced by the Marine Biological Association has covered the latest news in marine biology research, policy, and education. The magazine, exclusive to MBA members, has published 376 original feature articles in 28 editions, has been viewed over 71,000 times … Read more

Young ocean lovers can help drive change at international Summit

Oct 30, 2023Oct 30, 2023 by Neri Campbell

Our marine environment is intricate, interconnected and vital to all life on earth. Find out who is driving change in ocean conservation and learn how you can become part of the solution. This November, join fellow marine biology enthusiasts and professionals from around the world in a unique online gathering to learn more about the … Read more

New MBA Fellows announced

Oct 12, 2023Jun 7, 2023 by Neri Campbell

The Marine Biological Association (MBA) is delighted to announce the appointment of two new Fellows. MBA Fellows are senior practitioners in marine biology who have contributed to the discipline at the highest level. The status of Fellow of the MBA is awarded in recognition of distinguished and long-term contributions to marine biology at the highest … Read more

The PlyMSEF23 Conference

Mar 1, 2023Mar 1, 2023 by admin

Aimed at early careers scientists, the PlyMSEF23 Conference welcomed marine researchers from across Plymouth to share their work.

MBA Podcast: Time to Talk About Marine Protected Areas

Nov 25, 2024Jan 9, 2023 by admin

The latest edition of our exclusive magazine, The Marine Biologist, is freely available until the end of January. The edition is supplemented by our latest podcast, in which Dan Laffoley and Daniela Sturm discuss the importance of Marine Protected Areas.

Annual Report 2021 to 2022: Our Achievements

Jan 18, 2023Dec 12, 2022 by Neri Campbell

2021 to 2022 has been a transformational year at the Marine Biological Association. Our new brand and website was launched in the summer. This bold new look has been created to reflect the integrity of our research, to inspire new generations of marine biologists and work towards our vision for a sustainable ocean for all. … Read more

Three New MBA Trustees Elected to Council

Oct 12, 2023Nov 24, 2022 by admin

At the 138th AGM of the Marine Biological Association, members voted to elect three new Trustees. Below, we introduce Dr Mark Dickey-Collas, Angelique Pouponneau and Professor Carol Robinson.

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