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A Haenyeo woman emerging from the sea in the South Korean province of Jeju. Haenyeo are female divers
who make a living harvesting
crustaceans, molluscs, seaweed, and other marine life. © Jung Hyewon (정혜원).
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Welcome to the January 2026 edition of The Marine Biologist.

Underlining the interconnectedness between land, people, and sea, this edition focuses on small-scale fishing. This is a tough but deeply valued way of life that faces mounting pressures. Climate change is also bringing new challenges, such as the 2025 octopus bloom in Southwest England which is covered in this edition.

Our cover feature takes us to South Korea, where the fate of Haenyeo women divers is inseparable from that of the marine forests.

A new reforestation campaign, inspired by insights from Japan, is exploring the role of forests in sustaining coastal fisheries.

And in the latest scientific research at the Marine Biological Association, molecular tools give new insights into diatom nutrition.

The articles on fishing are brought to you by the Inshore and Small-Scale Fisheries (ISSF) Consortium, an evolving network focusing on the inshore and small-scale sectors to help support viable, sustainable livelihoods and fisheries.

There are growing concerns for the legitimacy of an institution that governs half our planet. A former scientific delegate to the International Seabed Authority (ISA) lays out the reforms needed if it is to emerge from this crisis of trust.   Inshore fishing provides food, jobs, cultural pride, and endless topics for conversation. Like the tide moving up a river, it helps the sea reach in and influence the land. We hope this edition leaves you with a fresh appreciation of small-scale fishing, and the role of fishers in the coastal ecosystem.

There is much more in this edition plus the usual roundup of the latest developments in marine biology, news from the Association, and reviews of books.

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THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS FOR THE APRIL 2026 EDITION IS 15 JANUARY 2026

We welcome contributions from people at any stage of their marine biology journey. Please see the Submissions guidelines (click on ‘Submit an article’ below) or contact the editor: editor@mba.ac.uk for further information.

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