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Improved access to the longest marine time series in the world

It’s now easier than ever to utilise data from the Western Channel Observatory (WCO) – an open-access time series that began in the Western English Channel over 100 years ago.

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21 September 2023

Friends of Ocean Action announces PML’s Prof. Steve Widdicombe as new member

The group includes a range of ocean leaders including Sylvia Earle and Prince Albert II of Monaco

20 September 2023

Defra boost for ocean acidification research: PML funded to become Secretariat for the UN-endorsed 'OARS' programme

The “Ocean Acidification Research for Sustainability’ (OARS) programme is designed to support the development of ocean acidification science

Plymouth Hoe and lighthouse - just a minute's walk from Plymouth Marine Laboratory

14 September 2023

Plymouth Marine Laboratory hosts 6th UK National Decade Committee meeting

“Britain’s Ocean City’ welcomes the committee – whose members span the breadth of ocean science – to champion the UN Ocean Decade within the...

13 September 2023

How healthy is the North-East Atlantic? Findings from the 2023 OSPAR Quality Status Report

PML scientists have played leading and contributing roles to assessment reports on the health and status of the North-East Atlantic, published today (...

08 September 2023

Investing in the future: new careers in marine autonomy and robotics

PML has invested heavily in its marine autonomous capabilities in recent years, with further backing in the recruitment of three new positions to deli...

"Unusual sea creatures" spotted across Devon and Cornwall coast

05 September 2023

Did you spot these “unusual sea creatures” in Cornwall recently?

“I have fished, dived, swam and kayaked around the coast for 50 years – and not seen them before.”

Above: Saskia during a mooring-retrieval operation

04 September 2023

Staff spotlight: Dr Saskia Rühl - Digital Marine Biologist

Dr Saskia Rühl recently joined us as a Digital Marine Biologist, but her journey at PML actually began much earlier than this – almost 10 years...

01 September 2023

Roadmap published for the future of satellite monitoring of ocean carbon

World-leading scientists have developed a comprehensive scientific roadmap for satellite monitoring of ocean carbon over the next decade. Alongside a ...

Seaweed kelp has a high rate of carbon capture

30 August 2023

Professor Queirós on the importance of climate literacy for stakeholders to invest in solutions

Our Professor Ana Queirós has been featured in the AXA Investment Managers Sound Progress podcast, explaining the importance of climate literacy ...

24 August 2023

Arctic bound: The Ocean Warrior project prepares to expand the frontiers of marine science with its foundation expeditions

A unique voyage to build a greater scientific understanding of the marine environment in the Arctic and the impacts of global climate change will see ...

17 August 2023

What have marine zooplankton ever done for us? As it turns out, quite a lot.

First full assessment of ecosystem services provided by zooplankton shows that by maintaining sustainable fisheries, reducing plastic pollution and mi...

15 August 2023

Call for social science participation for the 9th International Nitrogen Conference

We are seeking panel sessions for the 2024 International Nitrogen Initiative Conference, to emphasise the contributions of social scientists in meetin...

12 August 2023

PML Work Experience Week a great success

Last month we ran our first work experience week, inviting 12 students from schools across Devon to the lab to sample life as a marine scientist first...

11 August 2023

PML contributes to OSPAR 2023 policy assessment of pelagic habitats

Today the OSPAR Commission shared the 36th issue of highlights from its Quality Status Report 2023, focusing on the Plankton Indicator Assessments.

11 August 2023

New science fund launched celebrating the incredible life of Prof. Trevor Platt FRS

We are pleased to announce the launch of the Trevor Platt Science Fund, which has been set up to support capacity building, primarily in developing co...

09 August 2023

State of the South West's Seas report published for 2022

PML scientists contribute to the annual comprehensive review of the South-West’s stunning marine and coastal environments.

07 August 2023

PML joins the Global Ocean Accounts Partnership

We are pleased to share the news that PML is the latest member of the Global Ocean Accounts Partnership (GOAP).

04 August 2023

“Record-Breaking” North Atlantic ocean temperatures: PML Scientists Respond

Global average sea surface temperatures reached “unprecedented levels” for June, according to Copernicus (EU’s Earth Observation programme)

01 August 2023

In Memoriam: Professor Paul Somerfield, PML Ecologist

We are deeply saddened by the loss of our friend and colleague, Professor Paul Somerfield, who has passed away following a short illness.

High angle Drone shot of Plymouth Sound with orange sunset in background

31 July 2023

Impacts of flooding on coastal water quality from sewage, agricultural and industrial effluent

A new two-year project, named Vis4Sea, has been granted funding to measure the impacts of flooding on water quality in the Plymouth Sound and the wide...

Seiche camera looking out over Plymouth Sound

28 July 2023

Remote monitoring AI camera installed on PML roof to test detection of boats, birds and marine life

We are delighted to be working with Seiche Ltd to test a remote monitoring camera system on top of our laboratory, as part of our ongoing work to expa...

27 July 2023

Our research to protect mangrove ecosystems

Yesterday (26th July) we celebrated The International Day for the Conservation of Mangroves by sharing information about these incredible ecosystems a...

26 July 2023

Celebrating International Day for the Conservation of Mangroves

Find out more about these incredible ecosystems and the reasons why a day has been dedicated to celebrating them.