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£50 million investment to boost marine innovation and defence capability in Plymouth. PML welcomes the UK Government’s announcement of a £50 million investment to accelerate defence-focused innovation across Plymouth and the Southwest. PML’s Professor James […]
Fish residuals may hold the key to male fertility. Nofima scientists are developing fertility supplements for men made from salmon heads. Senior Scientist Tone Aspevik at Nofima has spent several years […]
Scientists urge regulators to factor new evidence into how bait use can influence fisheries management in UK waters Scientists from the University of Hull are urging policymakers to take new […]
New study reveals how tiny marine algae survive phosphorus starvation. Scientists at the Marine Biological Association (MBA) and the University of Exeter have uncovered a key mechanism that helps diatoms […]
DNA reveals two new bass species hidden in plain sight. Two “new” bass species have been hiding in plain sight for decades—but they may already be in danger. University of […]
Three PEACEPLUS projects aiming to strengthen climate resilience and coastal community engagement in Irish seas. Aiming to strengthen climate change resilience and coastal community engagement in Irish seas, three independent […]
Embrace the sun, protect the sea. World Sustainability Foundation, Naturalwave and Roncalli Viaggi join forces to protect coral reefs. Coral reefs in crisis: a marine treasure at risk Coral reefs […]
Local student discovers critically endangered white skate egg case. A Marine Institute Explorers Programme Healthy Ocean School project, has turned into a significant scientific milestone following the discovery of a […]
Scientists open 40-year-old tin of salmon and find a surprising sign of ocean recovery. Alaska’s waters support one of the world’s most important salmon fisheries, sustained by complex marine food […]
Trump FY 2027 budget signals deep concerns for NOAA, ocean science, and disaster preparedness. The FY2027 budget proposal from President Trump lays out significant changes to federal funding for ocean […]
From Treaty to reality: the science the High Seas cannot do without. Following the 3rd BBNJ Symposium in Rio, a new PML-led publication outlines how science can and must underpin its […]
As High Seas Treaty PrepCom Talks Conclude, Progress is Made, but Critical Gaps Remain As the third and final session of the United Nations’ Preparatory Commission for the High Seas […]
PML project will help predict future octopus blooms. A diverse range of Plymouth Marine Laboratory (PML) researchers have come together to develop a methodology that would help stakeholders – from […]
Global study identifies urgent blue carbon priorities in the fight against climate change. Plymouth Marine Laboratory (PML) was among the 15 international institutions working in collaboration. A major new international […]
AI, Feed and Automation in Aquaculture: Precision, reliability, and the shift toward predictive farming As aquaculture intensifies to meet global protein demand, producers are confronting rising biological variability, complex feeding […]
SETU works collaboratively with KIMO International to protect the marine environment. South East Technological University (SETU) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with KIMO International at Ferrycarrig in Wexford. […]
Renewed Focus on the problem of ghost gear following the death of a sperm whale in Denmark. A recent incident off the coast of Denmark has drawn attention to the issue […]
New studentship launched in memory of late Dr Ian Napier A new annual studentship has been launched to support and inspire the next generation of fisheries scientists, offering hands-on experience […]
Appointment of Louise Murphy as Senior Executive Manager and Member of the Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority Louise Murphy has been appointed by Minister of State for Agriculture, Food & the Marine […]
Marine Institute launches Annual Impact Report 2025. The Marine Institute has released its Annual Impact Report 2025, showcasing the significant achievements and meaningful impacts delivered by the organisation over the past year. […]
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