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Plymouth scientists play key role in global Plankton Manifesto. David Johns, Head of the Continuous Plankton Recorder (CPR) Survey operated by the Marine Biological Association (MBA) has played an integral […]
Sea life observations in SW England come under focus From a record number of turtles, increased reporting of seal mortalities; to high percentages of sewage overflow spills, 2023 was an […]
British shellfish and seaweed farms could provide valuable habitats for coastal fish species, according to new research. Shellfish and seaweed farming offer potentially sustainable food sources and are increasingly recognised […]
Seawater Life Support: Ambitious project to advance marine conservation and research with new water intake line. An innovative underwater intake line will not only support the flourishing marine life in Plymouth […]
Marine Biological Association marks 140 year anniversary. Celebrating a legacy of marine research, education, and conservation. Throughout its long-standing history, the Marine Biological Association (MBA) has made significant contributions to marine […]
Study shows link between climate change, oceanic circulation and dinoflagellates. Researchers from the Marine Biological Association (MBA) have led a study to discover why dinoflagellates are declining in northern regions […]
Innovative project aims to safeguard British kelp from potential decline. Kelp forests play a crucial role in marine ecosystems by providing habitat and food for a diverse range of marine […]
Study reveals new insights on diatom-harming bacteria. Diatoms are single celled algae and are one of the largest groups of organisms on earth. They can form vast blooms in the ocean […]
New EU project aims to reduce bycatch in fishing. Every year, around 70,000 turtles and 200,000 seabirds die as a result of being caught as bycatch in EU fishing fleets. Bycatch […]
Action needed to protect large marine animals from ship strikes. Large marine animals such as sharks and whales have huge ecological, social, economic, and cultural importance, but are under great […]
Scientists warn we must prepare for stronger heatwaves With record-high temperatures combined with extreme climate and weather patterns; researchers say we must help communities plan how best to reduce the […]
Five years of innovation supported by Marine Business Technology Centre. Since 2018, the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) provided £2.5M to the Marine Business Technology Centre (MBTC) in Devon. This has accelerated […]
New partnership will provide solutions for plankton recording data. The Marine Biological Association (MBA) is excited to announce the start of a new project which will help meet the operational […]
More plankton research crucial to determine climate change impacts. Scientists from the Marine Biological Association (MBA) and over 20 universities and research institutions across the world say more work needs to be done to […]
Study into seaweed and global carbon recycling. Scientists from Plymouth Marine Laboratory (PML) and the Marine Biological Association (MBA) have used environmental DNA (eDNA) and ocean modelling to follow the dispersal of carbon rich […]
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