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Environmental studies urgently required before Ocean Carbon Capture can go large-scale, scientists warn

New paper highlights critical knowledge gaps into the impacts of direct ocean carbon capture and storage (DOCCS) technology.

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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

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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...

How plastic pollution may influence antimicrobial resistance

22 July 2025

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

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...

Are sewage spills and coastal winds contributing to airborne microplastics?

09 July 2025

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

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03 July 2025

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

02 July 2025

New project: ValMAS (Value of Marine Artificial Structures) is a PML-led £5.6 million transdisciplinary research project set to transform how offshor...