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Cleaner seas

05 October 2026

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.

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  Sun, sea and sunscreen: what happens when UV filters enter the ocean? 

  PhD researcher Anneliese Hodge speaks to BBC World Service about what we know – and don’t yet know – about the environmental impacts of UV filters in sunscreen. 

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  Over half of people are unaware of environmental effects of sunscreen, study shows

  The research comes at a time when the UK has been basking in stunning summer sunshine for several weeks and sunscreen use has likely increased.

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  From mudflats to markets: research reveals strong economic case for investing in marine nature recovery

  Findings from the Sea The Value project are presented in this latest report, suggesting that by applying a ‘natural capital assessment’ approach, there is genuine potential for marine nat...

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  PML welcomes UK ratification of the High Seas Treaty

  A “landmark moment” for ocean protection, with PML experts warning that the real challenge now lies in delivery.