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COUNTDOWN TO COP28: PML scientists championing the Ocean in climate negotiations
PML ocean and climate experts will be playing active parts in the 28th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28), in The United Arab Emirates (UAE) from 30th November – 12th December 2023.
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Project ProBleu: Promoting ocean and water literacy in school communities
23 November 2023Plymouth Marine Laboratory have joined forces with the Institute of Marine Sciences (ICM-CSIC) and four other partners to deliver project ProBleu: to ...
PML contributes to multi-organisational report highlighting ocean and climate action
22 November 2023The Roadmap to Oceans and Climate Action (ROCA) initiative, involving governments, international agencies, NGOs, scientific institutions, private sect...
PML supports international calls for increased ocean observations ahead of COP28
22 November 2023Ocean Pavilion partners and stakeholders have unveiled the COP28 Dubai Ocean Declaration in advance of the UN climate conference.
PML scientists once again recognised on the Highly Cited Researchers list
15 November 2023We are thrilled to share the news that PML’s Prof. Pennie Lindeque and Dr Matthew Cole have yet again both been named on Clarivate’s Highly Cited ...
Ocean acidification: a threat to marine ecosystems and economies in the Commonwealth and beyond
13 November 2023TOMORROW: Join a free webinar organised by the Economist Impact: Ocean acidification: a threat to marine ecosystems and economies in the Commonwealth ...
Microplastic research round-up
11 November 2023There has been a flurry of microplastic research papers involving Plymouth Marine Laboratory (PML) scientists published over the last month.
Unveiling our new solar carport – saving 65 tonnes of carbon dioxide each year!
07 November 2023Plymouth Marine Laboratory is delighted to announce that the official opening of a brand new solar photovoltaic carport is being held today, with the ...
Storms and heatwaves: the importance of maintaining long-term time-series stations
03 November 2023As Storm Ciarán continues its journey north-east, Professor Tim Smyth reflects on its effect on the Western Channel Observatory – an oceanograp...
In focus: Ocean Acidification
01 November 2023For Ocean Acidification Week 2023, we’re breaking down the science to help make the issue more accessible for everyone.
Staff Spotlight: Amy Kenworthy – OARS Project Manager
31 October 2023Meet Amy Kenworthy, who joined us recently as the new Project Manager for the “Ocean Acidification Research for Sustainability’ (OARS) programme, ...
OA Week 2023: ocean acidification research for sustainability initiatives around the world
29 October 2023Our friends at the Global Ocean Acidification Observing Network (GOA-ON) have organised an incredible week of webinars – free for all to attend – ...
PhD Student spotlight: Emily Stevenson
24 October 2023Emily Stevenson is a PhD student with PML and the University of Exeter – and has been making a splash in the media recently for her work on plastic ...
PML welcomes £7.5 million boost for marine and maritime innovation in the South West
23 October 2023Innovate UK announce Government funding to support innovation and growth in the region’s marine and maritime sectors.
PhD Studentships with Marine Research Plymouth
22 October 2023Exciting new PhD Studentship opportunities to train tomorrow’s leaders in Environmental Science.
The “three horsemen” of climate-linked biodiversity loss
21 October 2023Our Director of Science Professor Steve Widdicombe has written an article for the Global Ocean Observing System, on the “three horsemen” of climat...
What happened at the Global Plastics Summit?
20 October 2023Our Dr James Clark facilitated discussions on the impact of plastic pollution on “Small Island Developing States’ (SIDS), and proposed solutions a...
Improving methods to study the ‘Plastisphere’
19 October 2023First comparison of the efficiency and efficacy of methods to culture microplastic-colonising bacteria to help increase understanding of the “Plasti...
Ocean circulation, ice melt and increasing tourism could all be contributing to Arctic microplastics
18 October 2023Scientists measured microplastic concentrations in the highly productive Barents Sea and suggest that ocean circulation, ice melt, tourism, inadequate...
Environmental impacts of offshore wind farms: PML research features in MDE Impact Report
17 October 2023Earlier this year, PML scientists released a new evidence base on the impacts of offshore wind farm developments and the outcomes for marine ecosystem...
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