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Revolutionizing Biodiversity Monitoring: The Power of AI and New Technologies
21 October 2024
Dr James Clark, Professor James Fishwick, Claire Widdicombe, Elaine Fileman, Dr Saskia Rühl.
What next for the Ocean in Climate Change Talks? Q&A with PML’s Professor Matt Frost
18 October 2024
It follows the publication of the Summary Report of the 2024 Ocean Dialogue ahead of COP29.
Marine Monitoring for Action workshop participants
PML and the National University of Singapore announce partnership to advance marine science research and education
17 October 2024
The signing of an Memorandum of Understanding was announced at a workshop in Singapore focused on marine monitoring.
Plymouth Sound
Monitoring water quality in Plymouth Sound and beyond
17 October 2024
Initial fieldwork results are shared from a project aiming to transform water quality monitoring around the globe.
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UK’s energy transition receives funding boost
15 October 2024
The UK Energy Research Centre (UKERC) has been awarded £11 million to continue its work in advancing the UK’s energy transition, to which Plymouth ...
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Bridging global climate and biodiversity strategies: PML contributes to international “Blue Thread” Policy Brief
14 October 2024
The brief aims to guide governments in including ocean-based climate solutions as a “blue thread” between climate and biodiversity
Connecting marine stations across the globe: advancing science and marine policy 
08 October 2024
With nearly a thousand marine research stations and field laboratories estimated across the world, how can organisations collaborate to tackle key soc...
Western Channel Observatory showcased at international marine monitoring workshop
07 October 2024
This week Prof. Steve Widdicombe is showcasing the Western Channel Observatory at the Marine Monitoring for Action workshop in Singapore.
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Indigenous and scientific perspectives of blue carbon in focus at international event
03 October 2024
PML’s Senior Environmental Economist Dr Olivia Rendón and Honorary Fellow Torsten Thiele are among the 80+ experts attending the annual Internation...
Seaweed under water
Seaweed science, industry and policy in dialogue in the Hague
03 October 2024
PML is attending the North Sea Seaweed 2024 event
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PML Wins Regional Chamber Business Award for Green Innovation
26 September 2024
The award puts PML on the shortlist for the national prize. Plymouth Marine Laboratory (PML) is thrilled to announce its recognition as a Regional Win...
Microplastic Pollution in focus at the MICRO 2024 Conference
25 September 2024
PML senior scientists and students among those presenting and chairing.
PML scientists contribute to groundbreaking Plankton Manifesto
24 September 2024
The ‘Plankton Manifesto’ highlights the essential function of plankton within marine ecosystems.
Maldives coast
Project to tackle nitrogen pollution in the Maldives launched
23 September 2024
A new initiative to address nitrogen pollution in the marine environment of the Maldives, in which Plymouth Marine Laboratory (PML) is a partner, has ...
Testing drones to help monitor water quality
20 September 2024
Plymouth Marine Laboratory (PML) and the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH) have been working together to explore water quality monitoring by d...
Antarctic krill can lock away similar levels of carbon as seagrass and mangroves
19 September 2024
Small marine crustaceans are as valuable as key coastal habitats for storing carbon and should be similarly protected, according to new research invol...
Under water image of the ocean with rays of light
Plymouth Marine Laboratory and Seabed 2030 announce partnership to support understanding of the global ocean
12 September 2024
The two organisations have signed an MoU to work more closely together
Offshore Windfarm
FOCUS ON: Offshore Wind
03 September 2024
PML scientists investigate the impacts of windfarm developments on marine life