New study reveals how tiny marine algae survive phosphorus starvation. Scientists at the Marine Biological Association (MBA) and the University of Exeter have uncovered a key mechanism that helps diatoms […]
Baleen whales have a summer job as ocean fertilisers. Through faeces and urine, whales recycle nutrients in the ocean – boosting phytoplankton production. Author: Bente Kjøllesdal, Institute of Marine Research Phytoplankton […]
PML and IBM unveil AI for ocean health. Plymouth Marine Laboratory (PML) is pleased to announce the release of an innovative AI ‘foundation model’ for observing Earth’s oceans, in collaboration […]
Diatoms reveal survival strategy under nutrient co-limitation. New research reveals a hierarchy of nutrient stress responses in marine diatoms faced with nitrogen and phosphorus co-limitation. Scientists at the Marine Biological Association […]
Leading MBA researcher receives prestigious ERC funding award. A leading researcher from the Marine Biological Association (MBA) has received a significant funding boost from the European Research Council (ERC). NERC Independent Research Fellow Dr […]
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 […]
Drifting crustaceans could hold key to climate change. The vast quantity of tiny animals in the global ocean could play a vital role in slowing climate change, scientists say. The […]
New study provides insights into the basis of the marine ecosystem. Phytoplankton are the foundation of ocean ecosystems: like rainforests, they consume carbon from the atmosphere, form the basis of […]
Shellfish Toxicity Warning Advice Remains in Place for Recreational Gathering of Shellfish – The Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) and the Marine Institute are reminding the public to refrain from recreational […]
Killers at sea: Harmful algal blooms and their impact on aquaculture. Industry, government response to HABs employs space-age tech and old-fashioned vigilance. Norway’s salmon industry hit the headlines for the […]