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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 […]
‘Deep Vision’ project harnesses AI to map Atlantic biodiversity. Supported by the Bezos Earth Fund, and launched last week at the 13th annual World Ocean Summit, the project will help […]
MBA scientists lead on global ocean observation at the 2026 Ocean Sciences Meeting. Marine life, climate change, and ocean health took centre stage at this year’s Ocean Sciences Meeting (OSM26). […]
Releasing pollack at depth could benefit their long-term survival, study suggests. During 2026, new legislation – the result of an agreement between the UK Government and the European Union – […]
Octopus bloom off Southwest UK: New report reveals scale, causes and consequences. A new report led by the Marine Biological Association (MBA) in collaboration with Plymouth Marine Laboratory (PML), the University of Plymouth and an independent […]
AI-enabled mapping of vulnerable marine ecosystems in the Atlantic. Project Start: January 2026 | Project End: December 2027 Project Funder: The Bezos Earth Fund Principal Investigator: Professor Kerry Howell C0-led by […]
Plymouth graduate earns outstanding MBA honour. The Marine Biological Association (MBA) is pleased to announce the winner of 2025’s prestigious MBA Prize. Matilda Powell, who recently graduated with a BSc (Hons) Marine […]
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 […]
Public surveys launched to investigate extraordinary ‘octopus bloom’ in South West waters. The Marine Biological Association (MBA) has launched two public surveys to gather vital information on the unusual surge in […]
New global assessment reveals stark biases in ocean biodiversity data. Despite decades of ocean exploration, we still lack basic answers to one of the most fundamental ecological questions: where is marine […]
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 […]
New study reveals global ‘Ocean Darkening’ threatens marine life. A new study co-led by PML’s Professor Tim Smyth has revealed a 21% reduction in sunlight zones vital for life in the sea. Over one-fifth […]
Artisanal fishers are almost as accurate as satellites in producing environmental data, study shows. Artisanal fishers can be almost as accurate as satellite data when it comes to their awareness of […]
dsm-firmenich Excellence in Sustainable Aquaculture and Fisheries Award announced. The 2024 Excellence in Sustainable Aquaculture and Fisheries Award winner was Naomi D Smith from the University of Plymouth UK. dsm-firmenich, […]
Plymouth PhD researcher begins Parliamentary fellowship. PhD researcher with the University of Plymouth and Plymouth Marine Laboratory begins a three month fellowship with the Parliamentary Office for Science and Technology. The […]
Advances in plankton science. Advances in technology — such as microscopic imaging and molecular techniques — have the potential to transform our understanding of global ocean health, according to the […]
The Plymouth Fish Finger By Clare Pettinger Associate Professor, Public Health Dietetics, University of Plymouth A Sustainable and Healthy Future There’s something wonderfully nostalgic about a fish finger sandwich—crusty bread, […]
A new study has used lifeguard records of beach users and weever fish stings to learn more about populations of weever fish. Weever fish are perhaps most commonly known for […]
Cornish bluefin tuna project. Eloise White, a Masters Conservation student at the University of Plymouth, is conducting a survey on attitudes to the trial Atlantic bluefin tuna fishery in the […]
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 […]
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