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MBA Library @nmbluk.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

Today is #WorldWildlifeDay. We could find many images of wildlife in our collections @thembauk.bsky.social but this one of the European lobster caught our eye. We hope you like as much as we do 📖BL.42/L - Malacostraca podophthalmata Britanniae. W.E Leach, 1815-1875. Illustrations by James Sowerby

A colour illustration of the European lobster, showing the deep blue colouration of the shell. The illustration is large enough that the page is trifold to fit within the book

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The Marine Biological Association @thembauk.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

Calling all Postgraduate & Early-Career Marine Scientists! Join us for the 22nd Marine Biological Association (MBA) Postgraduate Conference at Newcastle University from 15–17 April 2026. 🔗 Apply & Book Tickets here: www.ncl.ac.uk/nes/news/eve... #ResearchConference #NewcastleUniversity

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The Marine Biological Association @thembauk.bsky.social · 28/02/2026

Over 30% of global marine catch comes from small-scale fisheries, contributing to global food security, livelihoods, and resilient communities, and yet the UK's inshore fishing fleet is in decline. Listen now - open.spotify.com/episode/7DFAdWqpeo…

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The Marine Biological Association @thembauk.bsky.social · 14/02/2026

Give the Ocean some Love this Valentine’s Day 💙 Here’s an easy, feel-good way to support our ocean, without it costing you a penny extra. You can raise free donations for the Marine Biological Association every time you shop online with #easyfundraising.

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The Marine Biological Association @thembauk.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction Agreement becomes UK Law after receiving Royal Assent. “This is a story of collaboration of over 20 years between policy makers, lawmakers and the scientific community. Working together to safeguard marine biodiversity in the high seas."

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The Marine Biological Association @thembauk.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

@aliceahorton.bsky.social on the women who inspired her Discover more about the Women in Science at the MBA - www.mba.ac.uk/celebrating-... #WomenInScience #WomenInConservation #InternationalDayOfWomenAndGirlsInScience

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The Marine Biological Association @thembauk.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

We’re proud to celebrate the pioneering women whose work has shaped science at the MBA and beyond. Discover their legacy and impact 👉 www.mba.ac.uk/celebrating-the-legac… #InternationalDayOfWomenAndGirlsInScience

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The Marine Biological Association @thembauk.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

"This year, countries can turn that momentum into action on offshore renewables, decarbonising ships, ports and investing in nature-based solutions. If leaders step up, COP31 could be the moment the ocean truly turns a corner." Dr Tom Pickerell, FMBA

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The Marine Biological Association @thembauk.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

Welcome to the January 2026 edition of The Marine Biologist. Underlining the interconnectedness between land, people, and sea, this edition focuses on small-scale fishing. This is a tough but deeply valued way of life that faces mounting pressures.

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The Marine Biological Association @thembauk.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

The seashore is most people’s window on the ocean. Professor Hawkins looks at the threats to coastal seas & asks how do predictions of impacts on rocky shores hold up a quarter century on? Life on the Rocks with Professor Stephen J. Hawkins 👉 mba.ac.uk/podcast #TheMarineBiologist #FieldWorkFriday

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The Marine Biological Association @thembauk.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

With cutting-edge facilities like our laboratories, research vessel and seawater research aquarium, the MBA is a destination for discovery. Together, we drive innovation for the health of our ocean. www.youtube.com/shorts/Rcfe9...

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Destination for marine science

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The Marine Biological Association @thembauk.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

and a few more... find out more and apply on our website 👉 www.mba.ac.uk/phd-opportunities/

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The Marine Biological Association @thembauk.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

PhDs You Should Definitely Apply for This Winter ❄️...

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The Marine Biological Association @thembauk.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

We are seeking a Survey Manager to lead the operational delivery of the Continuous Plankton Recorder (CPR) Survey—the longest-running marine biological time series in the world. Apply by 18th January 2026 🔗 mymba.mba.ac.uk/job/survey-operations-manager-continuous-plankton-recorder-survey.html

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Bryce Stewart @bd-stew.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

New PhD opportunity - which I'm delighted to be co-supervising! 'From Catch to Kitchen: Learning from Recreational Anglers to Diversify UK Seafood Choices' www.findaphd.com/phds/project... #phd #seafood #angling #fisheries #recreationalfishing #sustainability @thembauk.bsky.social Please share!

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The Marine Biological Association @thembauk.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

Winter Must-Reads from the National Marine Biological Library ☀️ The Last Sunset in the West – Natalie Sanders 🐚 Beautiful Shells – Mark Carnall 🦑 Curious Creatures on Our Shores – Chris Thorogood 👉 mba.ac.uk/winter-must-reads-from-the-national-marine-biological-library/

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The Marine Biological Association @thembauk.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

Day 1️⃣9️⃣ School’s out for the holidays! Artwork by Alina Hussey #FestiveOceanArt

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Bryce Stewart @bd-stew.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

PhD opportunity! "Deep-Sea Vulnerable Marine Ecosystems: Ecology, Function and Management". Do cutting edge research on the deep sea under supervision from Prof Kerry Howell @pml.ac.uk, Dr Angela Stevenson @plymbiomarsci.bsky.social & me @thembauk.bsky.social www.plymouth.ac.uk/study/resear...

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Deep-Sea Vulnerable Marine Ecosystems: Ecology, Function and Management

Applications are invited for a 3.5 years PhD studentship: Deep-Sea Vulnerable Marine Ecosystems: Ecology, Function and Management. The studentship will...

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The Marine Biological Association @thembauk.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

Join MBA Senior Research Fellow Dr Clare Ostle at The Royal Society for: Warming-driven Shifts in North Atlantic Plankton 📅 Monday 8th December | 🕑 14:15 – 14:45 📍 The Royal Society | Free to attend in person or online 👉 royalsociety.org/science-events-and-lectures/2025/12/marine-biodiversity/

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Journal of the Marine Biological Association @journalofthemba.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

Fascinating @thembauk.bsky.social annual science lecture by @peterhox.bsky.social today: "Why sequence the genome of every species?" based on his thought provoking recent review in our journal www.cambridge.org/core/journal...

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Journal of the Marine Biological Association @journalofthemba.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

Why sequence every genome? Don't miss this special talk - TOMORROW Tuesday December 2nd based on the article of the same name which was recently published in our journal www.cambridge.org/core/journal... It's not too late to register and tune in online @thembauk.bsky.social

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Why sequence the genome of every species? A view from evolutionary biology | Journal of the Marine Biological Association of the United Kingdom | Cambridge Core

Why sequence the genome of every species? A view from evolutionary biology - Volume 105

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The Marine Biological Association @thembauk.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

DASSH has been running for 20 years. In 2005 people sometimes sent us their data on floppy disks… we've come a long way since then. Find out more about DASSH here - www.dassh.ac.uk

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Glen Wheeler @glwheeler2.bsky.social · 28/11/2025

Exciting SWBio PhD opportunity to study cell signalling in marine diatoms during heat stress. Deadline 3rd December 2025 @swbiodtp.bsky.social @kehelliwell.bsky.social @thembauk.bsky.social @exetermarine.bsky.social

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The Marine Biological Association @thembauk.bsky.social · 28/11/2025

PhD Opportunity: Advancing Plankton Imaging & Machine Learning to Transform Marine Biodiversity Monitoring This PhD offers a rare opportunity to shape the future of ocean biodiversity monitoring. #PhDOpportunity #MarineScience Links below 👇

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The Marine Biological Association @thembauk.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

Willa’s PhD research looks at camouflage and cognition in cephalopods. Recently, she has been focusing on lateralisation, the idea that different halves of the brain specialise in different tasks. This is common in many animals, including humans, where we show preferences like writing with one hand.

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The Marine Biological Association @thembauk.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

A huge thank you to everyone who entered our festive Ocean Art Card Competition! Over 700 entries! The winner will be announced on Wednesday 11th November - stay tuned! #OceanArt #MBAMembers #MarineBiology #OceanScience #MBAScience

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The Marine Biological Association @thembauk.bsky.social · 02/11/2025

Along California’s coast, sea otters are quietly reshaping ecosystems - controlling crabs that once damaged eelgrass beds, allowing meadows to thrive. Offshore, in the kelp forests of Monterey Bay, otters feast on purple urchins, helping these underwater forests recover after years of decline.

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The Marine Biological Association @thembauk.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

'We have an exciting, yet challenging decade ahead as we chart a course that will mark 150 years of scientific integrity and excellence at the Marine Biological Association.' Dr Gill Rider CB, President MBA Find out more - www.mba.ac.uk/about-us/our...

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The Marine Biological Association @thembauk.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

New research has revealed a strong recovery of Southern Rock Lobster populations inside two South Australian marine park sanctuary zones. Read more in the Journal of the Marine Biological Association - statics.teams.cdn.office.net/evergreen-as...

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Cambridge University Press - Life Sciences @cambup-lifesci.cambridge.org · 05/11/2025

South Australian reef productivity showcased in Southern Rock #Lobster study, by Adrian Linnane, is the latest Paper of the Month from @journalofthemba.bsky.social 📚 cup.org/3LnI5Uw #marinebiology #JMBA

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Journal of the Marine Biological Association @journalofthemba.bsky.social · 01/11/2025

Another excellent and important paper in our journal. Why not consider publishing your next piece of research with us 🐟 🪸🦈🐚

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Nova Mieszkowska @marclim-uk.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

If AI & intertidal ecology tick your boxes, apply for the PhD with myself, Baihua Li & Jonathan Millet at Loughborough University and the Marine Biological Association. A transdiscipinary opportunity combining fieldwork & AI. @thembauk.bsky.social www.findaphd.com/phds/project...

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Combining long-term ecological monitoring with AI-analysis and field experiments to model biodiversity responses to climate change at University of Southampton on FindAPhD.com

PhD Project - Combining long-term ecological monitoring with AI-analysis and field experiments to model biodiversity responses to climate change at University of Southampton, listed on FindAPhD.com

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MBA Library @nmbluk.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

It's #SeaSlugDay! To celebrate we have selected these beautiful illustrations from 'A Monograph of the British Nudibranchiate Mollusca' volume 1, published by @raysocietybooks.bsky.social. You can find two copies in the rare books room @thembauk.bsky.social 📖 BL.48/A

Colour illustration of the dorsal view of Tenellia foliata

Colour illustration of the dorsal view of Pelagella castanea

Colour illustration of the dorsal view of Hermaea bifida

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The Marine Biological Association @thembauk.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

Professor Dame Judith Petts DBE, has been awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Science by the University of Plymouth. The citation recognises her “outstanding contribution to sustainability, to the University, and to the regional development of the south-west of England.” Congratulations, Judith! 👏

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The Marine Biological Association @thembauk.bsky.social · 12/10/2025

Forming the base of marine food webs, algae are vital to life on this planet. They regulate climate and support biodiversity. These organisms are key players in ocean health and global sustainability. Photo by Davis Laundon.

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The Marine Biological Association @thembauk.bsky.social · 18/10/2025

Coral reefs can handle stress - until they can’t. Even small changes can push them past a tipping point, where vibrant underwater rainforests are left desolate, recovery can be slow or impossible without restoration. Together, we can power the science that protects our ocean. Follow, Join, Donate

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The Marine Biological Association @thembauk.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

The Marine Biological Association was delighted to be invited aboard the RRS Sir David Attenborough during its stop in Plymouth last week, as the vessel prepared for its seven-month Antarctic mission. #MarineResearch #PolarScience #RRSAttenborough #OceanObservation #MBA Photo by Fleur Denis

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Journal of the Marine Biological Association @journalofthemba.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

"Why sequence the #genome of every species? A view from evolutionary biology" Did you catch this amazing new review in our journal by @peterhox.bsky.social? REad it for FREE here now: www.cambridge.org/core/journal... @thembauk.bsky.social #dnasequencing #chromosome #mutation #evolution

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The Marine Biological Association @thembauk.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

landmark High Seas Treaty to become international law The Marine Biological Association welcomes the imminent entry into force of the High Seas Treaty — a historic, legally binding agreement to protect marine biodiversity in areas beyond national jurisdiction.

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The Marine Biological Association @thembauk.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

Studying Marine Biology? Join us and be part of a global network of students, scientists, and ocean advocates. £25/year, Student Members get: • Bulletins; news, events & opportunities • Access to marine library • Mentoring opportunities • The Journal of the MBA • Exclusive training and bursaries

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The Marine Biological Association @thembauk.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

Turn your ambition into action! ⭐🌎 MBA student bursaries provide direct support for students and postgraduates in marine biology, helping you take your next step toward shaping the future of our oceans. Apply here ➡️ buff.ly/3TuxcPm Become a Student Member for £25 per year ➡️ buff.ly/4cuvdDT

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The Marine Biological Association @thembauk.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

Scientists from Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) have uncovered a brand-new marine tardigrade, also known as a “water bear” along the shores of Labuan. Officially named Batillipes malaysianus in honour of Malaysia, this is the first new marine water bear recorded in the country in over 50 years.

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New marine tardigrade 'water bear' species discovered | Marine Biological Association

Scientists from Borneo Marine Research Institute (BMRI) and Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) have discovered a new marine tardigrade species, Batillipes

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The Marine Biological Association @thembauk.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

Rays of Hope For centuries, we’ve treated the ocean as an endless bounty. Overfishing and industrial expansion have pushed sharks, rays, and their relatives (chondrichthyans) to the brink. Slow growth rates, late maturity, and targeted fishing have them vulnerable. The good news? ...

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The Marine Biological Association @thembauk.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

We’re delighted to announce that Dr Alice Horton has been awarded a prestigious UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship and will soon be joining us at the Marine Biological Association!

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The Marine Biological Association @thembauk.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

🔬 We’re Hiring! Become the next MBA Postdoctoral Career Development Fellow Are you ready to take the next step in your research career and lead the way in marine biology? Find out more 👉 mymba.mba.ac.uk/job/postdoct... 📅 Apply by 15 October 2025 #MarineBiology #MarineScience #AcademicJobs

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The Marine Biological Association @thembauk.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

The Octopus Survey 🚨 Fishermen across the Southwest are reporting more and more octopus turning up in pots, traps, and on deck this year. We need your insight before the survey closes! 👉 Take the survey now before it closes - survey.alchemer.eu/s3/90884550/...

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Bryce Stewart @bd-stew.bsky.social · 14/09/2025

Fishermen & divers of the UK we need YOU! Our #octopus bloom surveys have been extended to Sept 21st. If you haven't already done so, please fill out the fishermen's survey survey.alchemer.eu/s3/90884550/... or divers survey survey.alchemer.eu/s3/90886025/... Thank you! Please share widely! 🐙

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The Marine Biological Association @thembauk.bsky.social · 01/09/2025

Our next round of student bursaries is now open! ⭐🌎 MBA student bursaries have helped turn ambition into action—removing financial barriers & unlocking access to global events, groundbreaking research, & career-shaping connections. 🗓️ Deadline: 31st October 2025 at 12pm Apply here ➡️ buff.ly/3TuxcPm

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The Marine Biological Association @thembauk.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

#Fishermen of Devon & Cornwall - have higher numbers of #octopus affected your catch? The MBA and partners are gathering your experiences on the impact - positive and negative. Take part in our survey, which will guide future support. bit.ly/3V2lVbR Image c. South Devon and Channel Fishermen Ltd.

2 octopus trapped in a crab pot with empty lobster and crab shells scattered around.

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