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Warning to COP29 from cryosphere scientists as glacier loss hits record highs
12 November 2024The newly published State of the Cryosphere Report 2024, including contributions from PML’s Prof. Helen Findlay, states that the world’s ice store...
Strengthening research cooperation with China to help advance global marine science
11 November 2024We are pleased to announce that a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed between Plymouth Marine Laboratory and State Key Laboratory of Mar...
Major European report highlights need for integrated social and environmental science
05 November 2024The ‘Navigating the Future VI’ report was published by the European Marine Board with input from PML.
Unmasking Ocean Acidification: Global Scientific Community invited to help map its biological effects
04 November 2024Scientists worldwide are being called upon to contribute to a major global research initiative aimed at understanding the impacts of ocean acidificati...
Student spotlight: Charlotte Woodhouse
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MEDIA: PML's Dr Stefanie Broszeit writes for The Conversation UK on how to quantify the benefits the Ocean provides
29 October 2024Dr Stefanie Broszeit, Senior marine ecosystem services scientist at PML, has written for The Conversation UK about her work quantifying the value of ...
Sliver of cool surface water helps the ocean absorb more carbon
25 October 2024Subtle temperature differences at the ocean surface allow more carbon dioxide (CO2) to be absorbed, new research shows.
How is eDNA shedding light on marine biodiversity?
24 October 2024PML’s Dr Karen Tait discusses the role of eDNA in advancing our understanding of marine life
Taking research to new heights: how aerial drones are supporting UK science
24 October 2024PML contributes to national review of Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS)
13 going on 195: The Race to Stop Ocean Acidification
23 October 2024As the United Nations Biodiversity Conference (COP16) has started in Cali, Colombia, our Director of Science Professor Steve Widdicombe shares his th...
Does marine carbon dioxide removal have the potential to mitigate ocean acidification?
22 October 2024Professor Helen Findlay explores the varying forms of marine carbon dioxide removal, and the efficacy and possible impacts of these, particularly in r...
Revolutionizing Biodiversity Monitoring: The Power of AI and New Technologies
21 October 2024Dr 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 2024It follows the publication of the Summary Report of the 2024 Ocean Dialogue ahead of COP29.
PML and the National University of Singapore announce partnership to advance marine science research and education
17 October 2024The signing of an Memorandum of Understanding was announced at a workshop in Singapore focused on marine monitoring.
Monitoring water quality in Plymouth Sound and beyond
17 October 2024Initial fieldwork results are shared from a project aiming to transform water quality monitoring around the globe.
UK’s energy transition receives funding boost
15 October 2024The UK Energy Research Centre (UKERC) has been awarded £11 million to continue its work in advancing the UK’s energy transition, to which Plymouth ...
Bridging global climate and biodiversity strategies: PML contributes to international “Blue Thread” Policy Brief
14 October 2024The 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 2024With nearly a thousand marine research stations and field laboratories estimated across the world, how can organisations collaborate to tackle key soc...
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