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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 […]
Essex University students explore marine life hands-on at the MBA. The Marine Biological Association (MBA) recently welcomed a group of students from the University of Essex to Plymouth for a day of immersive […]
Celebrating the legacy of pioneering women in science at the MBA. Fish Focus celebrates women in seafood in our latest publication. For more than a century, women at the Marine Biological […]
Plymouth campaign aims to rebuild local market access and visibility following auction closure. A new industry-led campaign launching on 12th March 2026 aims to strengthen the long-term commercial viability of […]
PML welcomes new Honorary Fellow Dr Kilaparti Ramakrishna. Dr Ramakrishna is the Senior Advisor to the President and Director on Ocean and Climate Policy at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution. […]
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 […]
Fish fingers like you’ve never seen them before. Read Fish Focus’ latest publication focusing on seafood processing. A pilot community project to create a new locally sourced fish finger for school […]
Plymouth is to be the national centre for marine autonomy. Leveraging its unique strengths in marine autonomy, the city is already home to leading initiatives such as the PML co-led National Centre […]
Fish fingers like you’ve never seen them before. A pilot community project to create a new locally sourced fish finger for school lunches is making waves across Plymouth and beyond. Known […]
Ocean science brought to life through stunning marine photography at ‘Coast’ Exhibition in Plymouth’s Royal William Yard. The Marine Biological Association (MBA) is proud to be taking part in a […]
Fishing communities honoured on National Remembrance Day. Fisheries Minister pays tribute to those who lost their lives at sea in Brixham and Plymouth marking the second annual National Fishing Remembrance […]
Claw band that cracked open the lobster market wins at MSC UK Awards 2024. The forward-thinking initiative of a Jersey lobster fisherman and a collaborative group of Cornish sardine fishers […]
Exploration of ways to re-open Plymouth fish market. A tender process is now underway for a feasibility study for a new fish market in Plymouth. In May 2024, the Plymouth […]
Seawater Life Support: Ambitious project to advance marine conservation and research with new water intake line. An innovative underwater intake line will not only support the flourishing marine life in Plymouth […]
New CEO for Plymouth Fishing and Seafood Association. The Plymouth Fishing and Seafood Association (PFSA) have welcomed Edward (Ed) Baker stepping into his new role this week as their Chief […]
Plymouth Seafood and Harbour Festival in September. Dive into the best of Britain’s Ocean City at the Seafood and Harbour Festival this September along Plymouth’s historic harbourside on Saturday 17th […]
Princess Royal sees Plymouth’s fisheries industry and marine innovation in action. HRH The Princess Royal has visited Plymouth to learn more about its nationally important seafood industry and its pioneering […]
New harbour master for Plymouth’s Sutton Harbour A new Harbour Master has been appointed to manage Sutton Harbour in the heart of Plymouth. Mark Veale, a former Royal Navy officer […]
New research on threatened ocean predators. A marine scientist at the Marine Biological Association of the UK (MBA) Laboratory in Plymouth, UK, has been awarded a prestigious European Research Council (ERC) Advanced […]
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