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Plymouth scientists play key role in global Plankton Manifesto. David Johns, Head of the Continuous Plankton Recorder (CPR) Survey operated by the Marine Biological Association (MBA) has played an integral […]
Five years of innovation supported by Marine Business Technology Centre. Since 2018, the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) provided £2.5M to the Marine Business Technology Centre (MBTC) in Devon. This has accelerated […]
Arctic bound: The Ocean Warrior project prepares to expand the frontiers of marine science with its foundation expeditions. A unique voyage to build a greater scientific understanding of the marine […]
Europe’s first Marine Social & Natural Capital laboratory launched at PML. The Lab will be a testbed for novel and transformative marine science using integrated ecological, psychological, social and economic […]
Plastic in all British marine mammals. Microplastics have been found in the guts of every marine mammal examined in a new study of animals washed up on Britain’s shores. Researchers from the […]
At the University of Plymouth, Luke Pollard, MP for Plymouth Sutton and Devonport, launched proposals to create a new SW England Marine Park, which will be the UK’s First National […]
Can offshore wind farms and the UK Fishing Industry co-exist effectively? PML-led research highlights urgent need for standardised compensation and improved collaboration between energy companies and fishermen. A new study, […]
Pairing old and new technologies could unlock advances in plankton science. New study, that included Plymouth Marine Laboratory (PML), scientists, highlights the benefits of existing long-term monitoring programmes and emerging technologies […]
PML scientist announced as new Chair of intergovernmental working group. Dr Sevrine Sailley, Ecosystem Modeller at Plymouth Marine Laboratory (PML), has been appointed Chair for the International Council for the Exploration of […]
PML Science urges accelerated action on ocean acidification at UN High-Level Ocean Retreat. Plymouth Marine Laboratory (PML) Director of Science, Professor Steve Widdicombe, participated in the United Nations’ High-Level Retreat on […]
Is the Southern Ocean absorbing more CO2 than previously thought? New research led by the University of East Anglia (UEA) and Plymouth Marine Laboratory (PML) has found that the Southern Ocean absorbs […]
Pioneering ocean carbon removal technique proves successful in pilot study. The trial off St Ives Bay in Cornwall, involved adding magnesium hydroxide to wastewater. Scientists from Plymouth Marine Laboratory (PML) […]
Major boost for oceanic research as Challenger 150 joins forces with Seabed 2030. Coinciding with World Oceans Day (8th June 2024), two major international marine initiatives have announced the signing […]
Widespread microplastic pollution in Peruvian mangrove sediments and edible mangrove species. New study shows that the mangroves of Tumbes, Peru are extensively contaminated with microplastic pollution, and estimate that the local […]
Report shows all Irish inshore waters will be under pressure from climate change. Fair Seas research finds half of Irish waters are more resilient to effects of global warming A […]
UK fishing community shares its views on offshore wind. Preliminary results from a survey on the impacts of offshore wind farms on commercial fishing in the UK. There is still […]
PML leads the science on the world’s first co-located seaweed and offshore wind farm. PML to provide independent analysis of the Amazon-funded North Sea Farm 1 project. Scientists at Plymouth […]
Losing the cover of darkness: study shows advances in street lighting are reducing the efficacy of coastal species’ camouflage. Species that rely on darkness to forage and feed are losing […]
Killers at sea: Harmful algal blooms and their impact on aquaculture. Industry, government response to HABs employs space-age tech and old-fashioned vigilance. Norway’s salmon industry hit the headlines for the […]
Ocean literacy resources for the next generation. Calling all educators – discover PML’s latest videos to open up the world of marine science and ocean literacy to your students. As part of Plymouth Marine Laboratory’s (PML), work […]
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