Marine Biology and Ecology Research Centre
(MBERC)
Welcome to the Marine Biology and Ecology Research Centre
Research in the Marine Biology and Ecology Research Centre (MBERC) has contributed substantially to the understanding of how marine biodiversity is responding to environmental change and has informed management decisions at regional, national and international levels.
It is structured around three research groups and aims to address the key themes of:
(i) the influences of environmental change, fisheries and pollution on marine biodiversity
(ii) the use of large-scale temporal and spatial data for the understanding and management of marine biodiversity, and
(iii) the development and application of new approaches for biological assessment.
(ii) the use of large-scale temporal and spatial data for the understanding and management of marine biodiversity, and
(iii) the development and application of new approaches for biological assessment.
MBERC Press Releases
- Scientists call for efforts to protect habitats of critically endangered shark species 20 February 2025
- Sunscreen's potential impact on marine life needs urgent investigation 18 February 2025
- Biology for a Better Tomorrow 7 November 2024
- Weever stings provide scientists with a unique way of assessing impacts of environment on coastal fish populations 10 October 2024
- Historic map reveals how mussel farm is bringing shellfish reefs back to the seabed 14 August 2024
Highlights
Natural capital and our oceans: the powerhouse of global sustainability
G7: Examining the evidence
"After all this time, I am still constantly blown away by the marine environment."
Academic spotlight: Mel Austen, Professor of Ocean and Society
