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MBA celebrates Professor Richard Thompson OBE FRS being named in TIME Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People of 2025

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The Marine Biological Association proudly congratulates Professor Richard Thompson OBE FRS, long-standing MBA Professional Member and globally renowned marine scientist, on being named one of TIME magazine’s 100 Most Influential People of 2025. This prestigious accolade recognises Professor Thompson’s pioneering work in marine environmental science, particularly his world-leading research on marine litter and microplastics. Professor … Read more

Urgent policy action needed to reverse decline in UK fisheries and protect coastal communities

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A major new study co-authored by the Marine Biological Association (MBA) has issued a stark warning that the UK is at serious risk of losing the wide-reaching benefits of its sustainable fisheries unless urgent action is taken. The paper, Recognising and Protecting the National Benefit of Sustainable Fisheries in the UK, highlights the deepening decline … Read more

Celebrating trailblazing women in marine science on International Day of Women and Girls in Science

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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

Plankton could hold key for understanding link between ocean pollution and human health

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Plankton may offer a way to monitor historical marine pollution trends, and could be used to predict trends in human health, according to new research. Using samples from the Continuous Plankton Recorder (CPR) Survey, an international team of scientists have suggested that rising levels of manmade chemicals found in the ocean could be used to … Read more

Climate change driving changes of plankton in our ocean

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Scientists have discovered that the heating up of the North Atlantic is causing plankton to shift and change in abundance, indicating a threat to the earth’s climate. Dr Clare Ostle, Continuous Plankton Recorder (CPR) Research Fellow and Pacific Coordinator from the Marine Biological Association (MBA) led a study which reveals the transforming levels of plankton … Read more

Dr Clare Ostle represents the Continuous Plankton Recorder Survey in South Korea

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Research Fellow and coordinator of the Pacific Continuous Plankton Recorder (CPR) survey, Dr Clare Ostle, attended The North Pacific Marine Science Organization (PICES). Held this year in Busan, South Korea, PICES is a crucial meeting in order to share the latest in North Pacific marine research. PICES is an intergovernmental organisation whose aims are; As … Read more

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