This summer, I have been selected by the MBA (Marine Biological Association) to spend a week in Plymouth doing work experience with them at their coastal Citadel Lab. Five other aspiring marine biologists and myself will be participating in various surveys across the Plymouth coast and estuary, spending time studying plankton in the laboratories, capturing feedstock for captive animals and going out into the Plymouth harbour to do boat work. I am extremely proud to have been chosen for this experience, and am excited to begin working at the MBA building as soon as possible.