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Following ocean currents to predict and prevent seabird deaths. A new study seeks to support conservation and management strategies by identifying zones of overlap between fishing and bird activity. Every […]
The shift that sparks nitrification: PML research resolves long-standing mystery within the nitrogen cycle. New Plymouth Marine Laboratory (PML) research has shed light on a long-standing puzzle in marine science: […]
Bringing ocean science to COP30: In conversation with Professor Matt Frost. The UN Climate Conference is taking place in Brazil from 10th – 21st November. With world leaders, negotiators, business leaders, young people, climate […]
NECCTON: A Franco-British partnership anchoring Europe’s ocean leadership. Horizon Europe project NECCTON, for which Plymouth Marine Laboratory (PML) is project managing, was presented at the high-level RISE FR-UK (Research and Innovation […]
Global food security and species survival at risk from accelerating ice loss, says major new report. The ‘2025 State of the Cryosphere Report’ has been published with expert input from […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The great Pacific clean-up: Weighing the benefits of removing ocean plastic. A new study examines how cleaning up the North Pacific Garbage Patch would benefit marine life – but at what cost to the climate? Between California and Hawaii […]
Harnessing decades of ocean acidification research to shape marine carbon removal solutions. Drawing upon over two decades of research from leading ocean acidification experts, the Global Ocean Acidification Observing Network (GOA-ON) community shares vital lessons learned, in hopes […]
Blue Carbon Finance Toolbox released. The 3rd UN Ocean Conference in June 2025 saw the release of the Blue Carbon Finance Toolbox, with PML’s Dr Olivia Rendón as a Reviewer and Plymouth […]
Marine heatwaves and octopus outbreaks. This week, PML’s Professor Tim Smyth spoke to Anna Foster on BBC Radio 4 about the increase of marine heatwaves observed in the western English Channel, and the octopus bloom not observed in these […]
Environmental studies urgently required before Ocean Carbon Capture can go large-scale, scientists warn. New paper highlights critical knowledge gaps into the impacts of direct ocean carbon capture and storage (DOCCS) technology. […]
National Oyster Day – but not all oysters are welcome… Yesterday (5th August) was National Oyster Day, but not all oysters are welcome. Discover PML’s research on the Pacific Oyster – […]
PML’s Prof. Frost selected for high-level policy role to help protect the global ocean. Plymouth Marine laboratory (PML) are delighted to share the news that PML’s Prof. Matt Frost has […]
How plastic pollution may influence antimicrobial resistance. New study reveals an alarming number of mechanisms throughout the life-cycle of plastic that could enhance or spread antimicrobial resistance. Plastic pollution, antimicrobial resistance (AMR) […]
New South West Marine Ecosystems report published. This comprehensive report on the state of the marine ecosystems around the South West, including contributions from Plymouth Marine Laboratory (PML) scientists, gives a wonderful […]
Harvest time at world’s first co-located seaweed farm and offshore windfarm. Plymouth Marine Laboratory (PML) is leading the science on the North Sea Farm 1 project. The first-ever harvest at […]
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