Revolutionizing Biodiversity Monitoring: The Power of AI and New Technologies

What next for the Ocean in Climate Change Talks? Q&A with PML’s Professor Matt Frost

It follows the publication of the Summary Report of the 2024 Ocean Dialogue ahead of COP29.

PML and the National University of Singapore announce partnership to advance marine science research and education

The signing of an Memorandum of Understanding was announced at a workshop in Singapore focused on marine monitoring.

Monitoring water quality in Plymouth Sound and beyond

Initial fieldwork results are shared from a project aiming to transform water quality monitoring around the globe.

UK’s energy transition receives funding boost

The UK Energy Research Centre (UKERC) has been awarded £11 million to continue its work in advancing the UK’s energy transition, to which Plymouth ...

Bridging global climate and biodiversity strategies: PML contributes to international “Blue Thread” Policy Brief

The brief aims to guide governments in including ocean-based climate solutions as a “blue thread” between climate and biodiversity

Connecting marine stations across the globe: advancing science and marine policy 

With nearly a thousand marine research stations and field laboratories estimated across the world, how can organisations collaborate to tackle key soc...

Western Channel Observatory showcased at international marine monitoring workshop

This week Prof. Steve Widdicombe is showcasing the Western Channel Observatory at the Marine Monitoring for Action workshop in Singapore.

Indigenous and scientific perspectives of blue carbon in focus at international event

PML’s Senior Environmental Economist Dr Olivia Rendón and Honorary Fellow Torsten Thiele are among the 80+ experts attending the annual Internation...

Seaweed science, industry and policy in dialogue in the Hague

PML is attending the North Sea Seaweed 2024 event

PML Wins Regional Chamber Business Award for Green Innovation

The award puts PML on the shortlist for the national prize. Plymouth Marine Laboratory (PML) is thrilled to announce its recognition as a Regional Win...

Microplastic Pollution in focus at the MICRO 2024 Conference

PML senior scientists and students among those presenting and chairing.

PML scientists contribute to groundbreaking Plankton Manifesto

The ‘Plankton Manifesto’ highlights the essential function of plankton within marine ecosystems.

Project to tackle nitrogen pollution in the Maldives launched

A new initiative to address nitrogen pollution in the marine environment of the Maldives, in which Plymouth Marine Laboratory (PML) is a partner, has ...

Testing drones to help monitor water quality

Plymouth Marine Laboratory (PML) and the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH) have been working together to explore water quality monitoring by d...

Antarctic krill can lock away similar levels of carbon as seagrass and mangroves

Small marine crustaceans are as valuable as key coastal habitats for storing carbon and should be similarly protected, according to new research invol...

A sustainable marine economy may not be possible in Tanzania without cutting global CO2 emissions

Plymouth Marine Laboratory and Seabed 2030 announce partnership to support understanding of the global ocean

The two organisations have signed an MoU to work more closely together

FOCUS ON: Offshore Wind

PML scientists investigate the impacts of windfarm developments on marine life

New project: TRansformative Actions for resilient Coastal Communities (TRACC)

We’re excited to share our involvement in a new project that aims to bring together researchers, communities and stakeholders across the UK to co-de...

Sponsorship opportunity: ESA Ocean Synergy Training Course 2025 and the One Ocean Expedition

Plymouth Marine Laboratory joins the Trevor Platt Science Foundation to announce the sponsorship of a trainee from a developing country to participate...

MEDIA: Are ocean temperatures reaching a boiling point?

‘Over the past year global water temperatures have smashed records. Fuelled by Climate change and El Niño, which warms Pacific waters, high sea tem...

Tackling Nitrogen Pollution in the Maldives

Dr Olivia Rendón, Environmental Economist at Plymouth Marine Laboratory (PML), is in the Maldives this August to support a multi-agency programme to ...

Has reducing ship exhaust pollution accelerated global warming?

A new study explored the climate effect of the mandated reduction of sulphur in ship exhaust emissions globally since 2020. Highly relevant to interna...