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Ageing oil and gas wells inside UK MPAs ticking timebomb for UK seas. New Oceana UK report exposes the hidden environmental legacy of decades of offshore oil and gas extraction, revealing a total of 1,685 […]
PML scientists contribute to significant UK climate risk assessment, warning of accelerating impacts. Scientists from Plymouth Marine Laboratory (PML) have contributed to the Fourth UK Climate Change Risk Assessment, a […]
Kelp forests show resilience to disturbance – but warming seas may slow recovery. Kelp forests along the UK coastline are more resilient to disturbance than previously thought, according to a […]
Human cost of coastal erosion overlooked in Defra’s response to MPs’ report. The EFRA Committee has published the government’s response to its report into the human cost of coastal erosion and ways to […]
A ‘super’ El Niño has the power to devastate fishing – and leave seals and sea lions starving. Plymouth Marine Laboratory (PML)’s Dr Samantha Garrard has written for The Conversation UK about the growing […]
Scottish Ministers failing in legal duties to protect and restore seafloor, concludes ESS. A new report published by Environmental Standards Scotland (ESS) has concluded that Scottish Ministers have been both […]
Blueprint for a climate-resilient ocean future: Orkney Islands research points a way forward. The MSPACE report shows how balance can be found between ocean conservation and economic development in a changing climate. A […]
Global leaders announce $6.4 billion for ocean action at first African Our Ocean Conference. Over 100 governments, businesses and civil society organisations announced 320 new commitments valued at $6.4 billion to […]
The Nature Conservancy targets High Seas Protection at scale with Our Ocean Conference commitment. The Nature Conservancy is advancing a new commitment to support the first generation of marine protected areas […]
Researchers warn of climate change ‘roulette’ for European nitrate pollution. Climate change could significantly increase nitrogen pollution risks in freshwater systems across parts of Europe unless nutrient management practices adapt […]
The Government of Kenya officially opened the 11th Our Ocean Conference (OOC11) yesterday, convening global leaders, scientists, investors, innovators, civil society organisations, youth leaders, and ocean advocates in Mombasa to […]
Calls for urgent investment in the people, systems, and partnerships needed to make marine conservation work in practice The global race to protect 30% of the ocean by 2030 is […]
New study advances understanding of FIFO and introduces industry tool to optimise marine resource efficiency A new study has traced the evolution of the widely used Fish In: Fish Out […]
Landmark 50 Reefs+ study maps the future of coral reef survival. Scientists identify coral reefs with the most potential for climate resilience. Global climate observations and 45,000+ coral surveys identify nearly […]
Octopus bloom: We must “plan for a future where these changes may become more frequent” says leading marine scientist. The Marine Biological Association (MBA) has released new findings from the second major scientific […]
Declining photosynthesis in UK and surrounding waters. A new study by scientists at Plymouth Marine Laboratory (PML) has revealed a significant long-term decline in ocean productivity across large parts of the north-east […]
Five years of Marine Research Plymouth Alliance: driving global impact from the UK. This five-year anniversary underscores the strength and longevity of the partnership and its growing impact on both regional […]
PML scientists contribute to UN ocean assessment warning of compounding threats but also pathways towards a sustainable future. This week the third World Ocean Assessment was launched which includes major contributions by […]
Fatty acid from herring may ease mild psoriasis. Laboratory tests on skin cells suggest that the fatty acid omega‑11 can dampen inflammation linked to psoriasis. The results are promising, but […]
UN Report highlights vital role of the deep sea and the devastation of bottom trawling on seamounts. Released on World Ocean Day, the United Nations’ Third World Ocean Assessment paints a […]
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