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Pierre Hélaouët describes the new Integrated Continuous Plankton Recorder (iCPR), an advanced autonomous sampling platform for monitoring ocean biodiversity.

Coastal communities need more than blue growth.

James Lovelock, who died in July in 2022 on his 103rd birthday, is known to the public as the originator of the Gaia hypothesis: the idea that the Earth and the life that inhabits it forms a single, self-regulating system. He was, however, also a long-time friend of the Marine Biological Association, serving as its President from 1986 to 1990. During this period, he helped to guide the MBA through one of its most difficult and turbulent times, as the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) sought to substantially reduce its support for the MBA. Article by Andrew Watson and Mike Whitfield.

Professor Colin Brownlee looks at some of the advances made over the last 10 years and the challenges that lie ahead.

Matt Gummery of the Marine Stewardship Council investigates the efficacy of plans to protect seabirds from accidental capture in fishing equipment (bycatch).

Seizing an incredible opportunity to study circling basking sharks up close for the first time, David Sims and Simon Berrow witnessed a true spectacle of nature just a few miles off the West coast of Ireland.

Why exploring and valuing the blue heart of the planet is the key to future wealth, health and happiness. By Sylvia Earle and Dan Laffoley

Value coastal wetlands for the right reasons, says Phil Williamson

With imagery from British Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2024 Ryan Stalker, we delve into seemingly unrelated things connected by MBA member Craig Pinder's fascination with ocean drifters

Anglers are providing vital data to help manage fish stocks. By Christina Hunt.