Marine Biological Laboratory | 38,693 followers on LinkedIn. A nonprofit institution dedicated to scientific research, training, and discovery. Affiliate of University of Chicago. | The Marine Biological Laboratory (MBL) is dedicated to scientific discovery – exploring fundamental biology, understanding marine biodiversity and the environment, and informing the human condition through research and education. Founded in Woods Hole, Massachusetts in 1888, the MBL is a private, nonprofit institution and an affiliate of the University of Chicago.