Marine Biological Association

Octopus landings in the UK continue to grow in 2026. Six ports in the southwest of England accumulate 3,385 tonnes between January and July, compared to 2,457 in the whole of 2025. The sum comes from the latest balance sheet of the Marine Management Organisation (MMO), which is still provisional. The increase opens up sales opportunities, but it also worries those who live off other seafood.

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We are looking for an enthusiastic IT Support professional to join our small, dynamic team. In this varied and hands-on role, you’ll provide front-line support to our staff, manage and deploy IT equipment, administer our SharePoint Intranet, and issue staff access cards. You should have solid troubleshooting skills, experience in Windows, Microsoft 365 and SharePoint, and a knack for clear communication. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your skills in a collaborative environment where your ideas and input will be valued.

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For those who enjoy a good dataset, we've got five new ones for you 😏

⛴ 1987 MBA Bay of Biscay RV Sir Frederick Russell Cruise
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 1993 Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) Dipple Shore Sediment Core Survey
🪸 2021 JNCC/CEFAS East of Start Point MCZ Verification Survey
⚓ 2021 Natural England Subtidal Seagrass Survey of Solent Maritime SAC
🌱 2023 Mossy Earth and Moray Ocean Community Seagrass Surveys

If historical cruises, sediment cores and seagrass surveys are your thing (and if you're following us, they probably are), take a look 👉

https://www.dassh.ac.uk/dasshmapper

Warming seas fuel spread of Harmful Algal Blooms in the Bering Sea 🚨

Warming seas fuel spread of Harmful Algal Blooms in the Bering Sea 🚨 Warming seas fuel spread of Harmful Algal Blooms in the Bering Sea ...

Calling All Ocean-Inspired Photographers! 🌊📸

The Ocean Image Collection Photography Competition 2026 is open for global entries showcasing marine life, ocean processes, and humanity’s connection to the coast.

Selected images will form the Ocean Image Collection to be showcased across Marine Biological Association (MBA) platforms, using visual storytelling to inspire marine conservation and science.

📅 Deadline: Friday 30th September 2026

🔗 Details & Submission: www.mba.ac.uk/ocean-image-collection/

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