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Plymouth Marine Laboratory (PML) scientists contribute to international nitrogen impact guidance. The International Nitrogen Management System (INMS) Guidance Document on Nitrogen Impact Assessment Methods provides a comprehensive framework and practical […]
WWF calls for moratorium on krill fishing after negotiations fail to protect Antarctica’s superheroes. Leaders have failed to come to an agreement on critical fisheries management measures to protect krill, […]
CCAMLR talks end without consensus, despite nations standing firm for Antarctic protection. After two weeks of negotiations in Hobart, the 44th annual meeting of the Commission for the Conservation of […]
Hungry flathead catfish are changing everything in the Susquehanna. New study suggests that smallmouth bass and channel catfish are changing what they eat to avoid having to compete with or […]
MBA hosts advanced PRIMER & PERMANOVA+ Course. The Marine Biological Association (MBA) is hosting the internationally-recognised PRIMER and PERMANOVA+ two-week hybrid (in-person and online) course in multivariate analysis, delivered by […]
PML and IBM unveil AI for ocean health. Plymouth Marine Laboratory (PML) is pleased to announce the release of an innovative AI ‘foundation model’ for observing Earth’s oceans, in collaboration […]
Plymouth Marine Laboratory (PML) to co-lead £2m project using AI to create the largest-ever study of vulnerable deep-sea habitats. The award from Bezos Earth Fund supports innovative uses of artificial intelligence to […]
Marine Institute approves €1.5m award for nature restoration project. University College Dublin (UCD), in partnership with Atlantic Technological University (ATU), Queen’s University Belfast (QUB), and Trinity College Dublin (TCD), has […]
PML welcomes UK-First Policy expanding water space for unmanned marine systems. The wave-propelled PML Pioneer is the first autonomous vessel designated under the policy from King’s Harbour Master. Plymouth Marine […]
Protecting the quality of Irish oysters Each month, an expert from the Marine Institute will shine a light on their area of work, sharing insights on our ocean knowledge. As […]
Plymouth Marine Laboratory (PML) welcomes the RRS Sir David Attenborough to Plymouth. The scientific research ship is visiting Plymouth on her way to the Antarctic summer season. The RRS Sir David Attenborough, one of the world’s most advanced […]
Mexico fulfils international obligations to protect Atlantic sharks – better late than never. Shark League welcomes overdue bans on bigeye thresher, oceanic whitetip, shortfin mako, hammerhead & silky sharks. The Shark […]
Marine Institute unveils ambitious Climate Action Roadmap 2025. The Marine Institute has launched its Climate Action Roadmap 2025 outlining the organisation’s ambitious plans and progress in sustainability, energy efficiency, and carbon reduction […]
From Ambition to Action Coastal Futures 2026 Final Call for Abstract Submissions Coastal Futures, the UK’s largest ocean and coastal conference, returns in January 2026, offering delegates an opportunity to […]
Scientific paper proves seafood has unmerited reputation for plastics consumption Seafish, the public body that supports the UK seafood industry, has welcomed the publication of new scientific research which concludes […]
New research from Plymouth Marine Laboratory (PML) has revealed that particles shed from car tyres – a major but often overlooked source of microplastic pollution – are both eaten by, […]
The transaction brings together two leading players and creates the largest European organization dedicated to ocean science, data, and innovation, serving over 10,000 organizations across 130 countries, including research institutions, […]
The Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR-44) will hold its annual meeting in Hobart, Australia, from 20–31 October 2025. Experts from the Antarctic and Southern Ocean […]
Dr Kristin Hollung appointed new Division Director at Nofima. Kristin Hollung (59) has accepted the position as Division Director for the Food Division at Nofima. She comes from the position […]
Seafood unfairly singled out in microplastics debate, scientists say. Asked whether he eats seafood, Prof Ted Henry, author of the report replied: “Yes, several times a week and without any […]
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