Category

Big data

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  PlanktoSpace

  The PlanktoSpace project is an ESA‑supported initiative that aims to transform our ability to monitor ocean life from space by linking satellite observations with detailed measurements of plankton biodiversity.
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  Ocean Colour Climate Change Initiative (OC-CCI)

  The Ocean Colour Climate Change Initiative (OC-CCI) (2010–present) delivers a long-term, consistent satellite record of ocean colour to support climate science and marine ecosystem research.
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  Fronts for Marine Wildlife Assessment for Renewable Developments (FRONTWARD)

  Fronts for Marine Wildlife Assessment for Renewable Developments (FRONTWARD) aims to enhance our understanding of the relationship between ocean fronts and biodiversity hotspots, and to evaluate how these data can be applied in the future planning of marine sectors, such as offshore renewables.
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  Climate and Marine Production (CAMP)

  Climate and Marine Production (CAMP) is improving our understanding of ocean productivity and how it responds to climate change by enhancing marine ecosystem and biogeochemical models.
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  Tipping Points and Abrupt Changes in Marine Ecosystems​ (TIME)

  The Tipping points and abrupt changes In the Marine Ecosystem (TIME) project is developing new ways to identify early warning signs of major changes in marine ecosystems. By combining satellite observations, in situ measurements, and ecosystem models, TIME aims to improve our understanding of how ma...

06 November 2026

New Honorary Appointment with the University of Exeter

PML is delighted to announce that Dr James (“Jim”) Clark, Head of Group for Environmental Intelligence, has been appointed Honorary Associate Professor at the University of Exeter.

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  Unique combination of ocean monitoring technologies put to the test in Plymouth

  A collaborative marine autonomy trial, including expertise from PML scientists, has paved the way for initiatives that will advance understanding of how floating offshore wind in the Celtic Sea could impact ocean fronts and marine ecosystems.

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  Study highlights new opportunities for marine protection in the deep Pacific mining zone

  Scientists discover that adding new ‘stepping stone’ reserves could help transform a patchwork of isolated sanctuaries into a functioning safety-net for marine life, as commercial deep-sea mining moves ever closer.

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  What is El Niño, how does it work and what will it do?

  PML’s Dr Lee de Mora explains the science behind El Niño and explores how it could shape weather around the world – and here in the UK.

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  Plymouth to host 8th ‘Advances in Marine Ecosystem Modelling Research (AMEMR)’ conference in 2027

  We are delighted to announce that the 8th Advances in Marine Ecosystem Modelling Research (AMEMR) conference, organised by Plymouth Marine Laboratory (PML), will be held at the University of Plymouth on the 5th-8th July 2027.