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Unusual blooms in Scottish waters
28 September 2023New study examines the conditions that led to two unusual coccolithophore blooms in Scottish waters during the summer of 2021. Using satellite data an...
PML's contributions to the UN's Sustainable Development Goals
25 September 2023The 2023 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Summit takes place this week in New York. It will mark the beginning of a new phase of accelerated progr...
Improved access to the longest marine time series in the world
22 September 2023It’s now easier than ever to utilise data from the Western Channel Observatory (WCO) – an open-access time series that began in the Western Englis...
Friends of Ocean Action announces PML’s Prof. Steve Widdicombe as new member
21 September 2023The group includes a range of ocean leaders including Sylvia Earle and Prince Albert II of Monaco
Defra boost for ocean acidification research: PML funded to become Secretariat for the UN-endorsed 'OARS' programme
20 September 2023The “Ocean Acidification Research for Sustainability’ (OARS) programme is designed to support the development of ocean acidification science
Plymouth Marine Laboratory hosts 6th UK National Decade Committee meeting
14 September 2023“Britain’s Ocean City’ welcomes the committee – whose members span the breadth of ocean science – to champion the UN Ocean Decade within the...
How healthy is the North-East Atlantic? Findings from the 2023 OSPAR Quality Status Report
13 September 2023PML scientists have played leading and contributing roles to assessment reports on the health and status of the North-East Atlantic, published today (...
Investing in the future: new careers in marine autonomy and robotics
08 September 2023PML has invested heavily in its marine autonomous capabilities in recent years, with further backing in the recruitment of three new positions to deli...
Did you spot these “unusual sea creatures” in Cornwall recently?
05 September 2023“I have fished, dived, swam and kayaked around the coast for 50 years – and not seen them before.”
Staff spotlight: Dr Saskia Rühl - Digital Marine Biologist
04 September 2023Dr Saskia Rühl recently joined us as a Digital Marine Biologist, but her journey at PML actually began much earlier than this – almost 10 years...
Roadmap published for the future of satellite monitoring of ocean carbon
01 September 2023World-leading scientists have developed a comprehensive scientific roadmap for satellite monitoring of ocean carbon over the next decade. Alongside a ...
Professor Queirós on the importance of climate literacy for stakeholders to invest in solutions
30 August 2023Our Professor Ana Queirós has been featured in the AXA Investment Managers Sound Progress podcast, explaining the importance of climate literacy ...
Arctic bound: The Ocean Warrior project prepares to expand the frontiers of marine science with its foundation expeditions
24 August 2023A unique voyage to build a greater scientific understanding of the marine environment in the Arctic and the impacts of global climate change will see ...
What have marine zooplankton ever done for us? As it turns out, quite a lot.
17 August 2023First full assessment of ecosystem services provided by zooplankton shows that by maintaining sustainable fisheries, reducing plastic pollution and mi...
Call for social science participation for the 9th International Nitrogen Conference
15 August 2023We are seeking panel sessions for the 2024 International Nitrogen Initiative Conference, to emphasise the contributions of social scientists in meetin...
PML Work Experience Week a great success
12 August 2023Last month we ran our first work experience week, inviting 12 students from schools across Devon to the lab to sample life as a marine scientist first...
PML contributes to OSPAR 2023 policy assessment of pelagic habitats
11 August 2023Today the OSPAR Commission shared the 36th issue of highlights from its Quality Status Report 2023, focusing on the Plankton Indicator Assessments.
New science fund launched celebrating the incredible life of Prof. Trevor Platt FRS
11 August 2023We are pleased to announce the launch of the Trevor Platt Science Fund, which has been set up to support capacity building, primarily in developing co...
State of the South West's Seas report published for 2022
09 August 2023PML scientists contribute to the annual comprehensive review of the South-West’s stunning marine and coastal environments.
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