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MEDIA: How climate change is making Europe’s fish move to new waters

PML’s Dr Sevrine Sailley, Ecosystem Modeller, has written for The Conversation UK on how climate change is reshaping fish habitats, with huge implications for fisheries.

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Deep trouble – future seafloor marine heatwaves will surpass surface extremes
19 August 2025

A new study shows that marine heatwaves on the seafloor could be more than 50% more frequent in future than at the surface of the ocean during hot sum...

Peat and pressure in pristine waters: investigating environmental change in the Falklands
15 August 2025

PML’s Professor Andy Rees reflects on three decades of research in the remote Falkland Islands, exploring the growing environmental pressures in a r...

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Blue Carbon Finance Toolbox released
14 August 2025

The 3rd UN Ocean Conference in June 2025 saw the release of the Blue Carbon Finance Toolbox, with PML’s Dr Olivia Rendón as a Reviewer and PML Hono...

Marine heatwaves and octopus outbreaks
13 August 2025

This week, PML’s Professor Tim Smyth spoke to Anna Foster on BBC Radio 4 about the increase of marine heatwaves observed in the western English Chan...

Eco-friendly or eco-threat? The environmental risks of natural and semi-synthetic fibers
12 August 2025

A new publication co-authored by two PML PhD Researchers, Charlotte Woodhouse and Hayley McIlwraith, calls for a re-evaluation of how we view “natur...

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Environmental studies urgently required before Ocean Carbon Capture can go large-scale, scientists warn
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New paper highlights critical knowledge gaps into the impacts of direct ocean carbon capture and storage (DOCCS) technology.

National Oyster Day - but not all oysters are welcome...
04 August 2025

Today (5th August) is National Oyster Day, but not all oysters are welcome. Discover PML’s research on the Pacific Oyster – Crassostrea gigas – ...

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New method to evaluate ecological impact of offshore activities
01 August 2025

A recently published study from the University of Aberdeen and Plymouth Marine Laboratory has set out a new approach to help evaluate the ecological i...

Only 0.5% of 90,000 oil slicks reported over five-year period, analysis finds
30 July 2025

90,000 oil slicks – only 0.5% reported. PML’s Dr. Elizabeth C. Atwood has made headlines today in concerning new analysis that reveals the massive...

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How plastic pollution may influence antimicrobial resistance
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New study reveals an alarming number of mechanisms throughout the life-cycle of plastic that could enhance or spread antimicrobial resistance.

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PML’s Prof. Frost selected for high-level policy role to help protect the global ocean
21 July 2025

We are delighted to share the news that PML’s Prof. Matt Frost has been appointed as the new Co-Lead for the Ocean Panel Expert Group.

PML Announces Departure of Director of Science to Lead New Marine Science Centre in the UAE
17 July 2025

Professor Steve Widdicombe will become an Honorary Fellow after more than 30 years of service 

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New South West Marine Ecosystems report published
15 July 2025

This comprehensive report on the state of the marine ecosystems around the South West, including contributions from PML scientists, gives a wonderful ...

Harvest time at world’s first co-located seaweed farm and offshore windfarm
14 July 2025

Plymouth Marine Laboratory (PML) is leading the science on the North Sea Farm 1 project.

ProBleu Catalogue Joins UNESCO-IOC Blue Thread Network 
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ProBleu’s innovative online ocean and water literacy catalogue has been officially accepted into the Blue Thread Network; a global initiative led by...

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Researchers used sewage and weather data and satellite monitoring to highlight a potential hidden source of microplastic pollution

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The 2025 United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC) saw 55 Heads of State and Governments along with 15,000 participants from science, business and civil ...

Landmark new research funded to shape the future of “Marine Artificial Structures”: from oil and gas platforms to offshore wind structures
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New project: ValMAS (Value of Marine Artificial Structures) is a PML-led £5.6 million transdisciplinary research project set to transform how offshor...

NERC science powers £3.3 billion boost to UK offshore wind: with support from PML expertise
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A new study commissioned by the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) has revealed that public investment in environmental science has delivered...

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