37th Annual PlyMSEF Medal Lecture

Thursday 7 November 2024

Location: University of Plymouth

The 37th PlyMSEF Plymouth Marine Science Medal Lecture, presented by Professor Dave Scanlan from the University of Warwick, will focus on marine picocyanobacteria and their role in the global carbon cycle.

Phytoplankton, essential to the Earth’s carbon cycle, reproduce rapidly and play a key role in absorbing CO2. Cyanobacteria, specifically Prochlorococcus and Synechococcus, are the most abundant phytoplankton, contributing up to 25% of global oceanic primary production, and as much as 90% in nutrient-poor regions. The lecture will explore factors affecting their abundance and how their unique adaptations allow them to thrive in ocean ecosystems.

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Entry is free but you must register for this event.

About PlyMSEF

The Plymouth Marine Science & Education Foundation (PlyMSEF) is a charitable body established to provide funds to enable students and early career scientists to attend scientific conferences and symposia or to attend advanced training courses or workshops in the marine disciplines. It also provides funds to promote marine science and related subjects such as public lectures and seminars in Plymouth and an annual research student conference. Its work is overseen by trustees from marine organisations across Plymouth: DDRC Healthcare, Marine Biological Association, Ocean Conservation Trust, Plymouth Marine Laboratory and the University of Plymouth.

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