The Marine Biological Association (MBA) welcomes the news that the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Agreement has now become UK law, having received Royal Assent. This marks the completion of the UK legislative process required to ratify and implement the landmark High Seas Treaty.
Congratulations to the MBA’s Associate Fellow, Dr Keith Hiscock MBE, who has been has been admitted as an Honorary Doctor of Science and to the Company of Honorary Fellows of Bangor University. Keith was awarded the Honorary Degree in recognition of the ‘Outstanding Scholarship and Innovation’ demonstrated by his pioneering work in Marine Protected Areas, … 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.