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Ocean acidification: a threat to marine ecosystems and economies in the Commonwealth and beyond
13 November 2023
TOMORROW: Join a free webinar organised by the Economist Impact: Ocean acidification: a threat to marine ecosystems and economies in the Commonwealth ...
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Microplastic research round-up
11 November 2023
There has been a flurry of microplastic research papers involving Plymouth Marine Laboratory (PML) scientists published over the last month. 
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Unveiling our new solar carport – saving 65 tonnes of carbon dioxide each year!
7 November 2023
Plymouth Marine Laboratory is delighted to announce that the official opening of a brand new solar photovoltaic carport is being held today, with the ...
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Storms and heatwaves: the importance of maintaining long-term time-series stations
3 November 2023
As Storm Ciarán continues its journey north-east, Professor Tim Smyth reflects on its effect on the Western Channel Observatory - an oceanographic tim...
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In focus: Ocean Acidification 
1 November 2023
For Ocean Acidification Week 2023, we're breaking down the science to help make the issue more accessible for everyone. 
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Staff Spotlight: Amy Kenworthy – OARS Project Manager
31 October 2023
Meet Amy Kenworthy, who joined us recently as the new Project Manager for the 'Ocean Acidification Research for Sustainability' (OARS) programme, of w...
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OA Week 2023: ocean acidification research for sustainability initiatives around the world
29 October 2023
Our friends at the Global Ocean Acidification Observing Network (GOA-ON) have organised an incredible week of webinars - free for all to attend - over...
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PhD Student spotlight: Emily Stevenson
24 October 2023
Emily 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 po...
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PML welcomes £7.5 million boost for marine and maritime innovation in the South West
23 October 2023
Innovate UK announce Government funding to support innovation and growth in the region’s marine and maritime sectors.
 
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PhD Studentships with Marine Research Plymouth
22 October 2023
Exciting new PhD Studentship opportunities to train tomorrow’s leaders in Environmental Science.
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The “three horsemen” of climate-linked biodiversity loss
21 October 2023
Our Director of Science Professor Steve Widdicombe has written an article for the Global Ocean Observing System, on the “three horsemen” o...
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What happened at the Global Plastics Summit?
20 October 2023
Our Dr James Clark facilitated discussions on the impact of plastic pollution on 'Small Island Developing States' (SIDS), and proposed solutions at th...
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Improving methods to study the ‘Plastisphere’
19 October 2023
First comparison of the efficiency and efficacy of methods to culture microplastic-colonising bacteria to help increase understanding of the 'Plastisp...
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Ocean circulation, ice melt and increasing tourism could all be contributing to Arctic microplastics
18 October 2023
Scientists measured microplastic concentrations in the highly productive Barents Sea and suggest that ocean circulation, ice melt, tourism, inadequate...
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Environmental impacts of offshore wind farms: PML research features in MDE Impact Report
17 October 2023
Earlier 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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PML’s ocean acidification work shortlisted for the 2023 NERC Impact Awards
16 October 2023
The awards “shine a spotlight on the UK science at the heart of the responsible management of our planet”.
 
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“What happens in the Arctic, doesn’t stay in the Arctic”: rising sea levels risk 1.5m UK properties
13 October 2023
PML has contributed evidence to inform a report published today by the Environmental Audit Committee, with the report stating that rising sea levels -...
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PML welcomes Dr Richard Brinkman of the Australian Institute of Marine Science
12 October 2023
PML has a long-standing relationship with the Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) - a world-leading institute in tropical marine research. ...
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PML proud contributor to the Ocean Breakthroughs
11 October 2023
Launch of the Ocean Breakthroughs: 5 pathways to catalyse action to achieve a healthy and productive ocean