Events
Plymouth Marine Laboratory (PML) scientists actively engage with the global research community by participating in conferences, workshops, exhibitions, and public forums. This page highlights upcoming events where our researchers will be presenting, showcasing posters, or attending as delegates.
Current Events
IPBES 12 Plenary
3 February 2026
Manchester, UK
From 3 to 8 February 2026, the UK will host the twelfth session of the Plenary of IPBES (the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services) in Manchester, preceded by a Stakeholder Day February 2nd.
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Ocean Sciences Meeting (OSM)
22 February 2026
Glasgow, Scotland
22-27 February will see the UK host the Ocean Sciences Meeting (OSM), a unique biennial gathering which sees around 6,000 scientists and ocean experts from across the globe come together to share the latest research findings, collaborate on solutions, and make lasting partnerships with the goal of advancing scientific knowledge and impacts.
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13th annual World Ocean Summit
4 March 2026
Montréal, Canada
This year’s 13th annual World Ocean Summit, 4th – 5th March in Montréal, Canada, comes at a turning point: the High Seas Biodiversity Treaty (BBNJ) has been ratified, the WTO Fisheries Subsidies Agreement is going to reshape seafood supply chains, and new science study led on by PML warns we have breached the planetary boundary on ocean acidification. At the same time, major philanthropic and financial investments are flowing into the ocean economy. The question the summit organiser’s pose is no longer why act, but how.
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PML at Oceanology International 2026
10 March 2026
London
Known as the world’s leading forum for ocean science, engineering and technology, Oceanology International (OI26) will take place in London from 10–12 March 2026, bringing together more than 8,000 attendees and 500 exhibitors from over 80 countries.
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NERC Tech Forum 2026
2 June 2026
Plymouth Marine Laboratory
The NERC Tech Forum will be held Tuesday 2nd June – Thursday 4th June at Plymouth Marine Laboratory.
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Coastal Futures
28 January 2026
London and online
28th & 29th January, Royal Geographical Society, London and online.
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Ocean and Human Health International Conference
11 December 2025
The Portuguese National Committee for the United Nations Ocean Decade will host the international conference “Ocean and Human Health” on 11–12 December 2025 in Lisbon.
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2nd Ocean Carbon from Space Workshop: In-person
2 December 2025
Darmstadt, Germany
The 2nd Ocean Carbon from Space workshop will support progress towards an integrated approach for characterising the ocean carbon cycle using satellite observations and will advance our understanding of its variability across space and time. Outcomes will provide insight into how satellite observations can inform ocean carbon assessments in the Earth System in a climate context, support the evaluation and improvement of climate models, and provide advice and guidance to high-level policy activities. This workshop is organised in the frame of the ESA SCOPE Project.
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International Ocean Colour Science Meeting 2025
1 December 2025
Darmstadt, Germany
The sixth International Ocean Colour Science (IOCS) meeting will be convened by the International Ocean Colour Coordinating Group (IOCCG) hosted by The European Organisation for the Exploitation of Meteorological Satellites (EUMETSAT), and the European Space Agency (ESA), with the support of the Copernicus Programme from the European Commission from 1-4 December 2025 at the Darmstadtium in Darmstadt, Germany. Associated short courses and side meetings will be held on 5 December 2025, at EUMETSAT Headquarters in Darmstadt.
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Protecting Our Planet Day (POP) 2025
27 November 2025
Online
Protecting Our Planet Day (POP) is the inspiring live-streamed event for schools brought to you by the UK Space Education Office (ESERO-UK) at STEM Learning and in collaboration with the European Space Agency and the UK Space Agency.
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2nd Ocean Carbon from Space Workshop: Online
24 November 2025
Online
The 2nd Ocean Carbon from Space workshop will support progress towards an integrated approach for characterising the ocean carbon cycle using satellite observations and will advance our understanding of its variability across space and time. Outcomes will provide insight into how satellite observations can inform ocean carbon assessments in the Earth System in a climate context, support the evaluation and improvement of climate models, and provide advice and guidance to high-level policy activities. This workshop is organised in the frame of the ESA SCOPE Project.
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Evidence Week: SeaCURE
5 November 2025
Jubilee Room, Westminster, London
Plymouth Marine Laboratory and the University of Exeter have been invited to exhibit research from the SeaCURE project in parliament for Evidence Week on the 5th of November, from 9:30am – 12:30pm. The event offers an opportunity for researchers to connect with policy makers and advisers, to support evidence-based decision making.
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NECCTON to be showcased for Franco-British Collaboration at RISE Fr-UK 2025
3 November 2025
Royal Society in London
The NECCTON (New Copernicus Capability for Trophic Ocean Networks) project has been selected for inclusion in the upcoming RISE Fr-UK event, recognising it as a leading example of European research excellence built on strong Franco-British cooperation.
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COP30 Virtual Ocean Pavilion
3 November 2025
Online
We are excited to share the launch of the COP30 Virtual Ocean Pavilion, a free to access online platform available 3-21 November 2025 dedicated to raising the visibility of the ocean and showcasing why the ocean matters in climate negotiations and to all life on our planet. Registration is open to all.
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9th international conference on Artificial Light At Night (ALAN)
28 October 2025
Westport, Ireland
The 9th international conference on Artificial Light At Night (ALAN), October 28-31, 2025, Westport, Ireland
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SeaWilding Conference 2025
23 October 2025
Barcelona, Spain
SeaWilding 2025 is Spain’s first large-scale interdisciplinary conference where researchers, experts, and key stakeholders in ocean conservation and restoration come together to drive transformative development in this field.
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EU-wide implementation support event on Site-Specific Conservation Objectives (SSCOs) for Natura 2000 sites
8 October 2025
Brussels, Belgium
PML will be contributing to EU-wide event on marine conservation objectives
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Blue-Cloud Hackathon 2025
29 September 2025
The Blue-Cloud Hackathon 2025 is a collaborative event inviting scientists, researchers, and innovators to explore the open science ecosystem developed by the Blue-Cloud 2026 project. And, this year, we’re delighted to have a PML team taking part!
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ICES-IOC Workshop on automated plankton analysis using imaging in flow methods
24 September 2025
Oslo, Norway
Natural History Museum – Oslo, Norway I 24th – 26th September
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Wild Tribe Children’s Festival
20 September 2025
The Soapbox Children's Theatre, Devonport Park (Corner of Milne Place & Exmouth Rd) PL1 4QH
‘Wild Tribe Children’s Festival will pitch up again around the Soapbox Children’s Theatre in September 2024. This fun packed festival brings art, science and the environment together in the form of entertainment, workshops and activities.’ From 11am – 4pm
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Resilient Coasts, Thriving Communities: A Sea of Solutions
18 August 2025
Kochi, Kerala, India
Resilient Coasts, Thriving Communities: A Sea of Solutions, scheduled to take place in Kochi, Kerala, India, on 18-19 August 2025.
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