Privileges of MBAHK membership

Members receive regular mailings of all events and meetings organized by the Association and by other local biological societies. Members may use the facilities of The Swire Institute of Marine Science for up to two weeks each year without charge and consult the Association library at the Laboratory. Members are entitled to a 25% discount on all marine biological titles published by Hong Kong University Press, including Asian Marine Biology. Members have access to the libraries of all tertiary institutions in Hong Kong and receive a free copy of a catalogue of all ecological serial holdings of the institutions. Registered higher degree students who are also Full Members of the Association can apply for conference or research grants up to HK$3,000. The MBAHK welcomes individuals interested in marine biology to join as members. Complete the application form and send it to us today.

Categories of membership

• Full Member* Open to individuals with a degree in marine biology or a related subject. Subscription: HK$250 per annum (renewable October each year)

• Associate Member* Open to persons interested in marine biology but who do not hold a relevant degree. Subscription: HK$200 per annum (renewable October each year)

• Student Member* Open to full-time undergraduate or postgraduate students reading for a degree in marine biology or a related subject. Subscription: HK$50 per annum (renewable October each year)

• Sustaining Member* Open to institutions or organizations interested in supporting the activities of the MBAHK. Subscription: HK$1,500 per annum (renewable October each year)

• Fellow Member* Open to Full Members who have made a distinguished contribution to marine biology in Hong Kong Elected Fellow Members can use the suffix FMBAHK

• Honorary Member Persons with distinguished service to marine science in Hong Kong may be elected by the Council to Honorary Membership