Monitoring marine biodiversity from space

How do we address the complex issue of microplastic pollution?

International experts gather for panel discussions during UN Ocean Decade event in Barcelona.

Initiative increases awareness of the threats posed by light pollution to the global ocean

The Global Ocean Artificial Light at Night Network (GOALANN) was launched today at the United Nations Ocean Decade Conference in Barcelona.

CGI impression of ‘Oceanus’ - the world’s first long-range autonomous research vessel

PML in Barcelona for the UN Ocean Decade Conference 

Our colleagues will be taking part in the 2024 UN Ocean Decade Conference (10-12 April) and the Ocean Decade Week (8-12 April). Find out more about th...

IN DISCUSSION: How best to monitor, report and verify ocean-based carbon removal?

Leading scientists, industry and governmental representatives gather for international workshop on ocean-based carbon dioxide removal.

View from above: monitoring the impacts of flooding on river water quality using optical sensors

New sensors have been installed on the Tamar Bridge in Devon as part of an international project

PML to exhibit at the Royal Society Summer Science Exhibition

Leading UK scientists will be bringing the ocean to London for a week of free science activities

High-risk zones identified where plastic litter threatens whales, dolphins and seabirds of the North Atlantic

A new study, led by Plymouth Marine Laboratory, has revealed five high-risk zones where floating plastic litter poses the greatest risk to North Atlan...

The world’s leading zooplankton experts gather for the 7th international symposium

A team of PML researchers are heading to Hobart, Tasmania for the 7th International Zooplankton Symposium, with Prof. Angus Atkinson having the honour...

Building bridges between science and policy through the Royal Society ‘pairing scheme’

PML is taking part in the annual initiative to give scientists an insight into UK policymaking.

Protecting Our Planet session on detecting marine plastics from space now live

The ‘Protecting Our Planet’ Ocean session is now available to watch, featuring PML’s Senior Research Software Engineer, Dr Dan Clewley, and Lect...

Non-native species in a hotter Europe: predicting the future spread of Pacific oysters

How will climate change affect the spread of non-native species? A new paper led by PML scientists investigates the expansion of the non-native Pacifi...

Celebrating Honorary Professorships with the University of Plymouth

We are thrilled to announce that a number of PML’s scientists have been awarded Honorary Professorships from the University of Plymouth.

The AgZero+ project: our work to protect rivers... and the ocean.

Most rivers ultimately lead to the sea, and so the health of our rivers is linked inextricably to the health of our ocean. Today (Thursday 14th March)...

International research warns of significant impact of global warming on biodiversity in European seas

New study shows an unprecedented redistribution of marine ecosystems as a result of ocean warming that may have important economic and social conseque...

New report shows all Irish inshore waters will be under pressure from climate change by the end of this century

A new report has been published by Fair Seas, led by scientists from Plymouth Marine Laboratory, highlighting key Irish marine areas that can promote ...

Five hotspots where floating plastic litter poses the greatest risk to North Atlantic marine life

The pervasive use of plastic in modern society has led to plastic litter becoming ubiquitous within the ocean, writes Marine Ecosystem Services Resear...

‘The world must rethink plans for ageing oil and gas platforms’

PML scientists have been published in a Nature.com comment article, where they stress the need for “a review of decommissioning strategies […] to ...

Share your research: social & cultural values & valuation of UK marine & coastal ecosystems

We are calling for researchers to submit research to feed into a structured review of social and cultural values of UK marine and coastal ecosystems, ...

PML in the media: ‘The extreme science of climate forecasting’ – Financial Times

Our Director of Science Professor Steve Widdicombe and Biological Oceanographer Professor Helen Findlay were interviewed by the Financial Times on the...

Marine biodiversity conservation: NECCTON project endorsed by UN Ocean Decade

It was announced last week that the NECCTON project – dedicated to enhancing marine biodiversity conservation through innovative methods – has bee...

Professor Queirós on unlocking the secrets of the Orkney kelp forests

Watch the new film featuring PML’s Professor Ana M Queirós and Thomas Mesher, who talk alongside colleagues from Heriot-Watt University and the...

Incorporating climate-readiness into fisheries management strategies for tropical seas

New collaborative study has developed an important addition to the decision support toolkit of tropical fisheries managers, to enable proper considera...