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Staff spotlight: Dr Saskia Rühl - Digital Marine Biologist 

Dr Saskia Rühl recently joined us as a Digital Marine Biologist, but her journey at PML actually began much earlier than this – almost 10 years ago – to gather the experience needed to complete her PhD. Discover her story from undergraduate, to doctor.

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Roadmap published for the future of satellite monitoring of ocean carbon
01 September 2023

World-leading scientists have developed a comprehensive scientific roadmap for satellite monitoring of ocean carbon over the next decade. Alongside a ...

Seaweed kelp has a high rate of carbon capture
Professor Queirós on the importance of climate literacy for stakeholders to invest in solutions
30 August 2023

Our Professor Ana Queirós has been featured in the AXA Investment Managers Sound Progress podcast, explaining the importance of climate literacy ...

Arctic bound: The Ocean Warrior project prepares to expand the frontiers of marine science with its foundation expeditions
24 August 2023

A unique voyage to build a greater scientific understanding of the marine environment in the Arctic and the impacts of global climate change will see ...

Copepod
What have marine zooplankton ever done for us? As it turns out, quite a lot.
17 August 2023

First full assessment of ecosystem services provided by zooplankton shows that by maintaining sustainable fisheries, reducing plastic pollution and mi...

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Call for social science participation for the 9th International Nitrogen Conference
15 August 2023

We are seeking panel sessions for the 2024 International Nitrogen Initiative Conference, to emphasise the contributions of social scientists in meetin...

PML Work Experience Week a great success
12 August 2023

Last month we ran our first work experience week, inviting 12 students from schools across Devon to the lab to sample life as a marine scientist first...

Phytoplankton by Claire Widdicombe
PML contributes to OSPAR 2023 policy assessment of pelagic habitats
11 August 2023

Today the OSPAR Commission shared the 36th issue of highlights from its Quality Status Report 2023, focusing on the Plankton Indicator Assessments.

New science fund launched celebrating the incredible life of Prof. Trevor Platt FRS
11 August 2023

We are pleased to announce the launch of the Trevor Platt Science Fund, which has been set up to support capacity building, primarily in developing co...

Plymouth Breakwater
State of the South West's Seas report published for 2022
09 August 2023

PML scientists contribute to the annual comprehensive review of the South-West’s stunning marine and coastal environments.

PML joins the Global Ocean Accounts Partnership
07 August 2023

We are pleased to share the news that PML is the latest member of the Global Ocean Accounts Partnership (GOAP).

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“Record-Breaking” North Atlantic ocean temperatures: PML Scientists Respond
04 August 2023

Global average sea surface temperatures reached “unprecedented levels” for June, according to Copernicus (EU’s Earth Observation programme)

Prof Paul Somerfield
In Memoriam: Professor Paul Somerfield, PML Ecologist
01 August 2023

We are deeply saddened by the loss of our friend and colleague, Professor Paul Somerfield, who has passed away following a short illness.

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Impacts of flooding on coastal water quality from sewage, agricultural and industrial effluent
31 July 2023

A new two-year project, named Vis4Sea, has been granted funding to measure the impacts of flooding on water quality in the Plymouth Sound and the wide...

Seiche camera looking out over Plymouth Sound
Remote monitoring AI camera installed on PML roof to test detection of boats, birds and marine life
28 July 2023

We are delighted to be working with Seiche Ltd to test a remote monitoring camera system on top of our laboratory, as part of our ongoing work to expa...

Mangroves
Our research to protect mangrove ecosystems
27 July 2023

Yesterday (26th July) we celebrated The International Day for the Conservation of Mangroves by sharing information about these incredible ecosystems a...

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Celebrating International Day for the Conservation of Mangroves
26 July 2023

Find out more about these incredible ecosystems and the reasons why a day has been dedicated to celebrating them.

Professor Trevor Platt FRS FRCS
Announcement of Opportunity: Trevor Platt Fellowship 2024
24 July 2023

We are excited to announce the opportunity to apply for the 2nd Trevor Platt Fellowship.

MEDIA: How climate change is causing a communication breakdown in the animal world
11 July 2023

Our Dr Mahasweta Saha has featured in the popular online publication The Conversation UK, discussing the impacts of climate change on chemical communi...

Evidence on the ‘Future of Ocean Technology’
11 July 2023

Our Prof. Matthew Palmer gave evidence on the “Future of Ocean Technology’ to the All-Party Parliamentary Group for the Ocean, and the inquiry is ...

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