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Marine Biological Association

Onshore Geology

A geological survey was conducted on Renney Point at Heybrook bay (Lat: 50o 19.667N, Long: 4o 7.472W) on 05/07/2019. The location contains a rock outcrop and intervening unconsolidated sands and gravels. The strike direction and the dip of the rock folds were measured in three locations at Renney Point, two in the bedding planes and another on the plunging anti-form fold.

Following the analysis of the bed rocks, visual analysis of the layers of the cliffs were conducted, allowing a greater understanding of the geological history of the area.

The purpose of the research is to aid the side scan sonar survey to produce a habitat map in the Plymouth Sound. The geological characteristics observed at Renney Point are likely to correspond to the seabed characteristics found in the Plymouth Sound.

The MBA was established in 1884 and in May 2013 was awarded the Royal Charter as a recognition of its long history and status within the research field of marine biology. The MBA is also home to the National Marine Biological Library, that boasts an extensive collection of books, journals and literature.

As stated by one of the founders, E. R. Lankester, the objects of the Association are to “promote the investigation and to disseminate knowledge of the seas and marine life including the use of marine and other organisms for basic biosciences for the benefit of the public”. Current research focuses of the institution include model organisms, microbes, animal populations, ocean fluxes and ecosystem bio-diversity.