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PML scientists evaluate the evidence-base on the impacts of offshore wind farms

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Above: PML scientists Dr Gennadi Lessin and Dr Frances Hopkins bringing ocean knowledge to the Connect Academy Trust

04 March 2024

2nd funding call now open: could your school be a blue school?

We’re delighted to announce that the 2nd funding call is now open for educators and schools to dive into water literacy and sustainability projects....

Dr Glen Tarran in front of the RRS Sir David Attenborough

28 February 2024

Update from our Dr Glen Tarran on the Antarctic PICCOLO expedition

Our Marine microbial ecologist Dr Glen Tarran is one of the PML scientists onboard the RRS Sir David Attenborough, which is currently navigating the A...

27 February 2024

PML-hosted Earth observation service recommissioned following continued success

NERC Earth Observation Data Analysis and Artificial-Intelligence Service (NEODAAS), a service hosted at Plymouth Marine Laboratory (PML), overseen by ...

24 February 2024

Microplastic shape influences fate in vegetated wetlands

New study shows that the shape of microplastics influence their trapping in coastal vegetated habitats, and adds to the growing knowledge base of accu...

22 February 2024

Key considerations identified for the development of an effective global plastics treaty

A new study, published in Nature Scientific Reports, reveals that the availability of viable pollutant substitutes and environmental risk rather than ...

16 February 2024

Superyacht Science: How luxury boat owners are supporting global marine research

In their quest to improve our understanding of the changes taking place in the world’s oceans, leading scientists from Plymouth Marine Laboratory an...

14 February 2024

Protecting the ocean through marine net gain

Recent research undertaken by Plymouth Marine Laboratory scientists has revealed several key insights from offshore windfarm stakeholders, in relation...

13 February 2024

Sea Technology Magazine Review &Forecast: Advancing Marine Science Tech For a Cleaner, Sustainable Future

PML’s Chief Executive, Prof. Icarus Allen, writes for Sea Technology Magaine about exciting developments and achievements at PML in 2023 and what’...

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10 February 2024

Tackling nitrogen pollution in South Asia, project update from the Maldives

The Maldives is a nation of islands in the Indian Ocean, renowned for its idyllic beaches, glass-like waters, and rich marine biodiversity; home to ab...

08 February 2024

Small but mighty – study highlights the importance of the often overlooked tiny inhabitants of the ocean

New research sheds light on tiny plankton, which measure less than 0.02mm in diameter but can make up more than 70% of the plankton biomass found in t...

05 February 2024

How investment in AI is pushing the boundaries of marine science

PML’s artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities are expanding rapidly. Here we are excited to share our new AI video as well as a Q&A with Dr David ...

Above: “We woke at 5:30am today to watch our passage through Antarctica Sound - such a contrast to 48 hours ago. We’ve arrived in Antarctica and this will live long in my memory.” - Dr Will Homoky

02 February 2024

PICCOLO photo diary: 30-day scientific expedition in Antarctica

Our scientists are currently in Antarctica, on an ambitious 30-day scientific expedition onboard the RRS Sir David Attenborough. In this update, we sh...

01 February 2024

PML tests new plankton imaging tech - see the plankton photos it captured!

Our scientists took our new Imaging FlowCytobot down to the local Millbay Marina last week for our first-ever test of the equipment in real sea condit...

31 January 2024

Listen to the podcast: Professor Steve Widdicombe on the Ocean-climate nexus

“Each one of us has a vested interest in the Ocean, because the Ocean is critical in maintaining our climate”. Listen to our Director of Science P...

30 January 2024

Offshore wind farms: new paper reveals global impacts on biodiversity and ecosystem services

To help meet net-zero emission targets by 2050, it is estimated that there will need to be a drastic increase in the development of offshore windfarms...

Prof. Helen Findlay with Prof. Brian Cox at the Royal Society

29 January 2024

PML contributes to Brian Cox School Experiment films

PML is excited to share the news that the next installment of Brian Cox School Experiment videos has been launched, including a video on ocean acidifi...

26 January 2024

Improving understanding of light and noise pollution on aquatic environments

PML is pleased to be participating in a new EU project, launched this week, to improve our comprehension of how biodiversity is being impacted by ligh...

25 January 2024

Early Career Ocean Professionals Africa awarded 'Ocean Tribute Award’

Our Dr Anthony Ndah is the Coordinator for Early Career Ocean Professionals (ECOP) Africa, which has been awarded the “Ocean Tribute Award’ – ho...

25 January 2024

New internal projects incubator awards first funding

PML is pleased to share the news of three projects, on the topics of oil spills, health impacts of sea spray and ocean connectedness, have been awarde...

24 January 2024

PML contributes to UK ‘Future of Ocean Technology’ inquiry report

Policy-makers and stakeholders attended a recent launch event and roundtable discussion in Parliament.

22 January 2024

Climate change threatens fish supply: tiny phytoplankton, big consequences

PML’s Dr Angus Atkinson has led a new study that reveals a hidden danger lurking beneath the waves: climate change is silently eroding the ocean’s...

Above: Our scientists will be on board the RSS Sir David Attenborough for the PICCOLO expedition. Image credit: British Antarctic Survey.