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What’s coming up in the October edition of The Marine Biologist magazine?

Manatees and dugongs are slow and peaceful mammals that feed mostly on seagrass, salt marsh vegetation, and seaweed. In this edition, we head to Brazil and learn about the prospects for West Indian manatees and the coastal ecosystems they rely on and that in turn rely on them.

This edition shines a light on the MBA Future Marine Biologist programme, which focuses on supporting the discipline of marine biology through its people. Prestigious funding opportunities are available for early-career marine biologists (see P07), and, over the past two decades, hundreds of MBA student members have received Student Travel Bursaries. These awards enable them to attend conferences and work experience opportunities the world over, and the feedback invariably highlights the new friendships and networks that they will build on in their future careers.

As we celebrate 25 years of The Marine Biodiversity and Climate Change project (MarClim), ecologists Dr Nova Mieszkowska and Professor Steve Hawkins pay tribute to the pioneering scientists who recorded species distributions before the rapid changes of recent decades.

Read about cone snails in our feature, When snails attack! These formidable predators have evolved a complex and powerful array of toxins and a highly efficient delivery system.

Also in this issue – if you are interested in studying at doctorate level, how do you find the right degree? With a focus on the future of marine biology, we asked students from around the world to share their experiences finding and studying for a PhD.

There are more features to be enjoyed in this edition, plus the usual roundup of the latest developments in marine biology, news from around our Association, and reviews of books, movies and podcasts. The Marine Biologist magazine is just one benefit of MBA Membership. Join today and become part of our global community.

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