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New study reveals global ‘Ocean Darkening’ threatens marine life
A new study co-led by PML’s Professor Tim Smyth has revealed a 21% reduction in sunlight zones vital for life in the sea.
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Update from the lab: marine heatwave conditions continue to escalate in UK waters
28 May 2025Our data from the western English Channel has shown almost continuous marine heatwave conditions for the past two years, and, with the latest unusuall...
New project funded to boost early detection of algal blooms for cleaner, safer drinking water
24 May 2025It was announced this week that Ofwat, the Water Services Regulation Authority for England and Wales, has awarded funding for the PEDAL project: ‘Pr...
Project to revolutionise deep sea understanding using AI awarded pioneering grant from Bezos Earth Fund
23 May 2025The grant supports innovative AI-driven solutions to tackle urgent environmental challenges
Accelerating climate action through marine spatial planning: the opportunity lies ahead
23 May 2025A new PML-led study identifies key enablers to implementing climate-smart Marine Spatial Planning.
The Spring bloom illuminates the Western English Channel
19 May 2025As the UK enjoys warmer weather and longer days, our scientists are also enjoying seeing the vibrant plankton communities blossom in UK waters through...
BLOG: PML’s Dr Saskia Ruhl describes life onboard the One Ocean Expedition
09 May 2025PML’s Dr. Saskia Rühl, a specialist in digital marine biology and machine-learning techniques for data classification, is currently sailing onboard...
Knot your average vessel... Plymouth Quest gets upgraded for a new era of marine science
09 May 2025Our beloved research vessel, the Plymouth Quest, has been in Penzance for the last few months undergoing some impressive upgrades to help us continue ...
Think you know your mixoplankton from your phytoplankton?
08 May 2025Outdated terms are clouding our view of marine ecosystems – it’s time to update the vocabulary, writes Professor Kevin Flynn.
“Strategically placed” offshore structures could enhance ecosystem resilience
06 May 2025A new study led by Dr Molly James from Plymouth Marine Laboratory as part of the DREAMS project has introduced a novel approach to assessing the marin...
Safeguarding marine animals amid the UK’s offshore wind energy expansion
02 May 2025PML’s Dr Peter Miller’s research on the relationship between ocean fronts and biodiversity hotspots has been cited in the 2024 Offshore Wind Repor...
Major intercomparison of optical measurements set to revolutionise data processing for satellite ocean colour validation
01 May 2025A team of ocean optics experts, led by Plymouth Marine Laboratory, evaluated the accuracy of above-water optical sensors, using a community-developed ...
Impacts of mixed microplastics on marine life
29 April 2025Innovative study indicates that a mixed microplastic blend may be substantially more toxic than a single polymer on a key marine food-web species.
Concerns for deep sea ecosystems heighten as US moves to ramp up mining
25 April 2025The Deep Sea Conservation Coalition is calling for deep sea mining to be ceased
The Role of Climate-Smart Marine Protected Areas in Achieving 30x30
24 April 2025PML’s Professor Ana M Queirós has co-authored a landmark new report, released today, which explores how climate change mitigation, adaptation and...
MEDIA: project to suck carbon out of sea begins in UK
22 April 2025Could carbon removal from the sea help tackle climate change? PML scientists and colleagues from the University of Exeter have made headlines over the...
Setting Sail for Nice: PML Joins the One Ocean Expedition
22 April 2025A 111-year-old vessel has been adapted to provide state-of-the-art laboratory facilities.
Mapping a Better Balance: Biodiversity and Shipping in the Atlantic
17 April 2025An ESA-funded study that used satellite data to define biodiversity zones and shipping lanes in the Atlantic Ocean suggests it is possible to protect ...
UN Ocean Decade endorses PML-led project driving climate-smart marine planning
15 April 2025MSPACE is supporting the development and implementation of climate-smart, economically viable and socially acceptable UK marine planning.
Climate Change to Reshape European Fisheries: New Study Maps "Winners and Losers"
11 April 2025First multi-model analysis shows dramatic shifts in commercial fish stocks by the end of the century
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