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Marine Processes and Observations

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Marine Processes and Observations

Observing, analysing, and understanding ocean processes, pioneering advanced Earth Observation (EO) techniques and leveraging digital innovations to achieve a greater fundamental understanding of marine systems.

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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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  Carbon from earth Observation between Ocean and Land (COOL)

  The COOL (Carbon from Earth Observation between Ocean and Land) project is a European Space Agency (ESA)-funded initiative focused on improving how we observe and understand the carbon cycle in coastal waters using satellite data.
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  Phytodiverse: Advancing Ocean Biodiversity Science from Space

  Phytodiverse will advance the science of phytoplankton diversity algorithms for Essential Biodiversity Variables (EBV) and derived indicators from space. The project develop innovative techniques to combine ESA satellites (Sentinel-2 and Sentinel-3) with hyperspectral data from PACE to create enhanc...
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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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  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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  Satellite-based observations of Carbon in the Ocean: Pools, Fluxes and Exchanges (SCOPE)

  In the Satellite-based observations of Carbon in the Ocean: Pools fluxes and Exchange (SCOPE) project, funded by the European Space Agency (ESA), we bring together an international team of experts to study the ocean carbon cycle from space to better understand how much carbon the ocean stores and ho...

08 July 2026

Heatwave forecast to bring UK seas up to 5°C above average – as octopus bloom highlights changing oceans

“The sheer abundance of octopus is enormous.”  As sea temperatures around parts of the UK expected to climb to as much as 5°C above average,

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  Parliamentarians take to our lab – and the seas – to discover how ocean research supports environmental decision-making 

  Yesterday, a group of cross-party UK parliamentarians joined us in the laboratory and set sail aboard

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  Decline in plankton across North East Atlantic sends stark warning for ocean health

  A new study, involving scientists from PML, found there were no habitats assessed as being of ‘Good Environmental Status’ in a region stretching from Portugal to Norway.

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  Innovation underwater: expanded testing environment supports UK marine autonomy

  A demo of Smart Sound Connect Subsurface w...

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  Unravelling the Southwest UK Octopus Phenomenon

  Missed the PlymSEF Annual Spring Lecture? Not to fear! The sold-out event, hosted at the National Marine Aquarium was recorded with thanks to our friends at the Ocean Conservation Trust and the University of Plymouth.