Plymouth’s National Marine Biological Library thanks two very special volunteers for 10 years of service

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.

New field guide to crustaceans features original illustrations from the MBA archive 

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

Women in Ocean Science Ambassadors visit the National Marine Biological Library

Women in Ocean Science University Ambassadors Katie Thiessen and Georgia Dixon recently visited staff at the National Marine Biological Library (NMBL) to explore the Marine Biological Association’s archive and discuss collaborative opportunities for celebrating local women in marine science.