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
- Historic map reveals how mussel farm is bringing shellfish reefs back to the seabed 14 August 2024
- Is magnesium the sleeping potion that enables sandhoppers to survive cold winters? 14 June 2024
- Community beach clean-ups could beat high-tech solutions for clearing plastic pollution 23 April 2024
- University influences new measure seeking to protect marine mammal habitats 27 February 2024
- 5G interactive microscope labs enable students to get up close with science 21 December 2023
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
