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Twenty years of data contribute to global phytoplankton study
For the first time, research led by PML brings together satellite ocean colour observations from across two decades with high-coverage in situ observations to compute primary production on a global scale.
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Are we underestimating microplastics in the marine environment?
19 May 2020A new study, led by Plymouth Marine Laboratory, suggests an underestimation of microplastics in the ocean.
Acidifying oceans may threaten crucial links in Earth’s climate cycles
13 May 2020A review of more than two hundred studies highlights where research needs to focus if we are to understand vital oceanic processes that can alter the ...
Solve invasive seaweed problem by turning it into biofuels and fertilisers
12 May 2020Seaweed could produce sustainable fuels, chemicals and fertiliser while helping protect tourist hotspots.
How well can we predict the future Fish of the Day?
11 May 2020An international team of modellers and researchers have collaborated to find out how reliable projections of today’s fisheries forecasting models ar...
PML supports COVID-19 efforts in the South West and beyond
06 May 2020Plymouth Marine Laboratory has supported COVID-19 efforts in the South West and beyond through donations of personal protective equipment to local car...
First successful study to detect marine plastic pollution using satellites
23 April 2020A pioneering technique to detect plastics floating on the sea surface, led by scientists at Plymouth Marine Laboratory, has been published this week i...
Report calls for integrated approach to nature-based interventions
15 April 2020Failure to consider the wider environmental impacts of nature-based interventions risks increasing global warming and damaging the environment, warns ...
In memoriam: Professor Trevor Platt FRS
07 April 2020It is with deep regret that PML has to report the passing of Professor Trevor Platt FRS, following a short illness.
Earth observation service NEODAAS website relaunched
01 April 2020The NERC Earth Observation Data Acquisition and Analysis Service (NEODAAS) is delighted to announce the relaunch of its website, following recommissio...
Improving assessment of wave height near the coast
05 March 2020Researchers at PML have created an innovative methodology to compare the accuracy of different satellite radar technologies in producing wave height d...
World-class energy research to drive a net zero future
18 February 2020As a step towards achieving the UK’s net-zero target, funding announced today will enable engineers, social scientists and natural scientists to con...
Uncovering the mysteries of marine snow
14 February 2020Scientists working in the UK and France have found that a hidden process is limiting our oceans’ capacity to absorb carbon dioxide.
Promoting the use of satellite observations to improve water quality monitoring
10 February 2020The Horizon 2020 project EOMORES has issued a white paper promoting the potential of satellite observations in fulfilling the objectives of the Europe...
Natural Capital Committee launches annual report
04 February 2020The Natural Capital Committee has launched its 2020 Annual Report today, including contribution from member Prof. Melanie Austen of Plymouth Marine La...
Climate change plankton report led by Plymouth scientists
15 January 2020Marine scientists in Plymouth have led a major study highlighting the effects of climate change on the plankton populations in UK seas.
PML Trustee awarded OBE
10 January 2020PML Trustee, Professor Tim Jickells, has been awarded an OBE in the New Year Honours List.
Focus on polar oceans in new report
13 December 2019A report on the Earth’s cryosphere (ice and snow, including the polar oceans) by a group of leading scientists highlights the urgent need to limit g...
Former PML Chief Executive awarded Honorary Doctorate
09 December 2019PML’s previous Chief Executive, Professor Stephen de Mora, was awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Science by the University of Plymouth last week.
Devon Climate Emergency hearing at PML
05 December 2019Last week, Plymouth Marine Laboratory (PML) hosted Devon Climate Emergency’s second Thematic Hearing on Food, Land and Sea; part of a series of hear...
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