The impending closure of the Port Erin Marine Biological Station is a loss for its students and staff, and the village community, according to laboratory director, Doctor Andrew Brand.
During its 114 year history, the facility has built up a global reputation as an impressive research base, with many of its graduates going onto gain international recognition.
Doctor Brand, who was involved in a series of events relating to the closure at the weekend, believes the laboratory will be much missed:
(Picture: Detail from a long distance shot of the marine laboratory, from manxscenes.com).
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