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Offshore wind farms could cause significant ecosystem, economic and human health risks
04 February 2025
A new study, including scientists from Plymouth Marine Laboratory, warns potentially harmful levels of metal from turbine protection systems are on th...
Pairing old and new technologies could unlock advances in plankton science
03 February 2025
New study, that included PML scientists, highlights the benefits of existing long-term monitoring programmes and emerging technologies in monitoring t...
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Plymouth PhD researcher begins Parliamentary fellowship
31 January 2025
PhD researcher with the University of Plymouth and Plymouth Marine Laboratory begins a three month fellowship with the Parliamentary Office for Scienc...
PML and the University of Plymouth bring the issue of artificial light pollution to Parliament
30 January 2025
Last week, Professor Tim Smyth, alongside Dr Thomas Davies of the University of Plymouth, took part in the annual Evidence Week at the Houses of Parli...
Marine Plastic Pollution: A breeding ground for disease-causing bacteria
27 January 2025
New study reveals for the first time that particle type affects colonization, enrichment and spread of both antimicrobial-resistant and pathogenic (di...
PML scientist announced as new Chair of intergovernmental working group
24 January 2025
We are thrilled to share the news that Dr Sevrine Sailley, Ecosystem Modeller at Plymouth Marine Laboratory (PML), has been appointed Chair for the In...
Staff Spotlight: Dr Elizabeth C. Atwood - Earth Observation Data Analyst
22 January 2025
Meet Dr Elizabeth C. Atwood, who monitors the health of the ocean – and transitional water systems like rivers – using satellite data. From coasta...
MEDIA: 'New analysis aims to gauge the impacts of offshore wind on the fishing industry'
20 January 2025
PML’s Dr Claire Szostek has written for Fishing News regarding new analysis of the impacts of offshore wind farms on the UK fishing industry.
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Marine light pollution science initiative endorsed by United Nations
16 January 2025
The Global Ocean Artificial Light at Night Network (GOALANN) programme was conceived by world-leading experts at the University of Plymouth and Plymou...
Ethical use of AI to support climate and biodiversity research
14 January 2025
Yesterday the UK government announced plans to ‘unleash AI’ across the UK to boost economic growth. However, this has raised questions about AI’...
PML Science Urges Accelerated Action on Ocean Acidification at UN High-Level Ocean Retreat
14 January 2025
The ‘Investing in Ocean Solutions’ meeting is taking place this week in Korea  
All images courtesy of the Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S)
2024 confirmed to be the warmest year on record
10 January 2025
Today the EU’s Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) released its annual Global Climate Highlights report that confirmed 2024 was the warmest yea...
Ocean literacy resources for the next generation
08 January 2025
Calling all educators – discover our latest videos to open up the world of marine science and ocean literacy to your students. 
MEDIA: 'Climate change could overwhelm our sewers – green infrastructure may help'. PML’s Dr Rodriguez writes for The Conversation
02 January 2025
PML’s Dr Mayra Rodriguez, Earth Observation Scientist, has written for The Conversation UK on how climate change could impact sewer systems in the ...
Season’s Greetings from us all at Plymouth Marine Laboratory and PML Applications Ltd.
21 December 2024
On behalf of the Board of Trustees, staff and students at Plymouth Marine Laboratory and PML Applications Ltd, we send you our Season’s greetings an...
Plymouth Inshore Lifeboat (ILB) alongside PML Explorer with RNLI casualty care trained crew member onboard assessing the recovered diver
Maintenance trip turned ‘Mayday’ rescue as PML crew support efforts by RNLI
20 December 2024
On Monday this week (16th December 2024), crew from Plymouth Marine Laboratory embarked on the PML Explorer RIB for routine maintenance on the L4 data...
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Blinded by the light: the effects of urban lighting on beach bugs
18 December 2024
A new method reveals severe and lasting damage to small coastal creatures.
Marine Stations: Uniting Global Science Beyond Borders
17 December 2024
Reflections on the recent meeting of the World Association of Marine Stations (WAMS)