Porcupine
Marine Natural History Society
Recent News
March 2008
Deadline for Porcupine Grant Scheme extended until 30th April 2008! Learn more...
January 2008
The Winter 2007 Newsletter number 28 has been published and sent out to members! Packed full of what porcupines Learn more...
January 2008
Porcupine small grant scheme launched! The full advert can be Learn more...
In March 2008
The PMNHS Annual Conference will be held at Bangor, Wales Learn more...
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**DEADLINE FOR PORCUPINE SMALL GRANT SCHEME EXTENDED TO 30/04/08 - SEE NEWS** .
Porcupine Marine Natural History Society
We are an informal society interested in marine natural history and recording, particularly in the North East Atlantic region and the Mediterranean Sea. Members receive 3 newsletters a year and proceedings from scientific meetings. Porcupine MNHS welcomes anyone interested in marine biology and ecology.
The name "Porcupine" is taken from the naval survey vessel HMS Porcupine which was engaged on scientific expeditions in the N.E. Atlantic and Mediterranean in 1869 and 1870. She made the first ever deep ocean dredge for living creatures in 1869 resulting in the naming of the Porcupine Bank off the west coast of Ireland.
The aims of the Porcupine are:
- To promote a wider understanding of the biology, ecology and distribution of marine organisms.
- To stimulate interest in marine biodiversity, especially in young people.
- To encourage interaction and exchange of information between those with interests in different aspects of marine biology, amateur and professional alike.
Membership of our society entitles you to receive the newsletter and attend scientific meetings. For more details and to download a membership form visit the membership pages.