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What happens to biodegradable plastics if they enter the sea?

Our new study investigates what happens when biodegradable plastics enter the ocean, and whether these increasingly popular alternatives to convention...

UK fishing community shares its views on offshore wind

Preliminary results from our survey on the impacts of offshore wind farms on commercial fishing in the UK. There is still time to share your views, wi...

Western English Channel data is now easier than ever to access

We are happy to share the news that the Western Channel Observatory has made accessing its century worth of physical, chemical and biological data fro...

Arctic adventures: reflections on 1st leg of the Ocean Warrior expedition

This is a chat with internationally-renowned explorer and founder of Ocean Warrior, Jim McNeill, and PML’s Chief Executive, Prof. Icarus Allen, who ...

Staff spotlight: Prof. Stefan Simis - Earth Observation Scientist (inland/coastal waters)

Whilst most of our scientists focus on marine research, Professor Stefan Simis specialises in inland water ecosystems – using satellite data to moni...

Celebrating Honorary Professorships with the University of Exeter

A number of PML staff have been awarded Honorary Professorships by the University of Exeter, highlighting the outstanding contribution of their collab...

COP28, the ocean, cryosphere and Plymouth Marine Laboratory

COP28 acknowledged the need to transition “away from fossil fuels” but many feel it is not enough.

Help to shape policy: share your views on the impacts of offshore wind farms on commercial fishing

The survey, launched today, aims to gather feedback from those working in commercial fishing in the UK, using data collected to help inform more effec...

Mapping floods and pathways for water-borne diseases with satellites

A newly published study of existing satellite algorithms shows that multi-spectral satellite images can be used to generate flood maps in the Lake Vem...

Taking space to COP28

Plymouth Marine Laboratory (PML) is excited to be part of the very first dedicated Space Pavilion, showcasing the latest climate data, technology and ...

Final Call for Trevor Platt Fellowship Applications

Our brilliant Gayathra Bandara, tells us about his experience as the first-ever Trevor Platt Fellow, and urges aspiring scientists to apply for the 20...

Maximising the potential of Blue Carbon ecosystems

PML and the National Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries commit to international cooperation

Today at the UN Climate Change meeting COP28, in the ‘Rising Seas: Coastal Strategies and Solutions’ side event, PML signed a letter of intent wit...

Major new report confirms just 2°C of warming will trigger irreversible global damage 

Our Professor Helen Findlay, along with over 60 other leading cryosphere experts, contributed the latest in scientific research to inform the State of...

COUNTDOWN TO COP28: PML scientists championing the Ocean in climate negotiations

PML ocean and climate experts will be playing active parts in the 28th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate...

Project ProBleu: Promoting ocean and water literacy in school communities

Plymouth Marine Laboratory have joined forces with the Institute of Marine Sciences (ICM-CSIC) and four other partners to deliver project ProBleu: to ...

PML contributes to multi-organisational report highlighting ocean and climate action

The Roadmap to Oceans and Climate Action (ROCA) initiative, involving governments, international agencies, NGOs, scientific institutions, private sect...

PML supports international calls for increased ocean observations ahead of COP28

Ocean Pavilion partners and stakeholders have unveiled the COP28 Dubai Ocean Declaration in advance of the UN climate conference.

PML scientists once again recognised on the Highly Cited Researchers list

We are thrilled to share the news that PML’s Prof. Pennie Lindeque and Dr Matthew Cole have yet again both been named on Clarivate’s Highly Cited ...

Ocean acidification: a threat to marine ecosystems and economies in the Commonwealth and beyond

TOMORROW: Join a free webinar organised by the Economist Impact: Ocean acidification: a threat to marine ecosystems and economies in the Commonwealth ...

Microplastic research round-up

There has been a flurry of microplastic research papers involving Plymouth Marine Laboratory (PML) scientists published over the last month.

Unveiling our new solar carport – saving 65 tonnes of carbon dioxide each year!

Plymouth Marine Laboratory is delighted to announce that the official opening of a brand new solar photovoltaic carport is being held today, with the ...

Storms and heatwaves: the importance of maintaining long-term time-series stations

As Storm Ciarán continues its journey north-east, Professor Tim Smyth reflects on its effect on the Western Channel Observatory – an oceanograp...