The July issue of #TheMarineBiologist is out now! 🐙 In our cover story, we look at the common octopus, an enigmatic creature that has spread across the English Channel. 🪸 The MBA’s Dr Angela Stevenson studies deep sea animals and ecology. Discover the glass sponges, which form a rare and extraordinary habitat in parts of the north-east Pacific Ocean. 🐟 We explore how inshore fishing in England is regulated by a unique model that looks to accommodate all views. 🧬 Embark on fieldwork with the Darwin Tree of Life and MBA scientists as they tackle logistical challenges to collect their marine samples. 📚 Plus the latest developments in marine biology research, thought-provoking book reviews and news from the Association. 🖋️ Whether you're just starting out or deep into your marine biology career, we welcome your voice. Interested in contributing? Contact: editor@mba.ac.uk 💡 Not a Member yet? Join the Marine Biological Association and get The Marine Biologist delivered to you in print and online – four times a year: http://bit.ly/4onqdb4 #MarineBiology #Fisheries #OctopusBloom #MarineBiodiversity (fb)

An ecosystem in a state of flux - marine species are acting as the "canaries in the coalmine" for climate change. The MBA's Senior Research Fellow Dr Bryce Stewart features in this BBC News article on warming seas and the impact the change is having on marine life. "Things like jellyfish, like octopus... they are the sorts of things that you expect to respond quickly to climate change. It's a bit like the canary in the coal mine - the sorts of quite extraordinary changes we've seen over the last few years really do indicate an ecosystem under flux." http://bit.ly/45uLAij #MarineBiology #Warmingseas #MarineHeatwaves (fb)