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The cool twin of carbon dioxide gets some worthy attention
7 June 2023
A new evidence review draws attention to the often overlooked marine trace gas dimethylsulfide (DMS). The review covers its production and fate, its i...
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I spy with my little eye, good & bad things floating on the ocean: SoapBox Science with Dr Biermann
6 June 2023
Our Dr Lauren Biermann spoke with BBC Radio 2 today about her upcoming SoapBox Science talk this weekend, which will focus on her work using satellite...
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Impacts of offshore wind farms: new evidence base
25 May 2023
Just released: a new evidence base on the environmental impacts of offshore wind farm developments and the outcomes for marine ecosystem services.
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Measuring manmade and natural gases in the sea air
23 May 2023
Our Dr Frances Hopkins talks about how the Marine Biogeochemistry team measure various gases produced both by human activities and naturally by the oc...
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Driving with flatter tyres increases the amount of microplastics released into the environment
23 May 2023
Our Dr Samantha Garrard explains in a new article published in The Conversation UK why you should check your tyres: maintaining the correct tyre press...
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Celebrating the International Day of Biological Diversity
22 May 2023
Monday 22nd May marks the 'International Day of Biological Diversity', a day sanctioned by the United Nations for the promotion of biodiversity issues...
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Coastal lights trick coral reefs into early spawning
15 May 2023
Research published in Nature Communications shows, for the first time, that corals exposed to artificial light at night are spawning one to three days...
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How eddies enhance the absorption of carbon: a South Atlantic Ocean study  
9 May 2023
An oceanic phenomena: investigating the effects of ‘mesoscale eddies’ on the air-sea CO2 sink in the South Atlantic Ocean 
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Staff Spotlight: Dr Matt Frost - Head of the PML International Office
7 May 2023
Dr Matt Frost has recently taken up the position of Head of the PML International Office, to help drive forward PML's vision for a sustainable ocean f...
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What are the effects of decommissioning man-made structures on marine ecosystems globally?
5 May 2023
Scientists have released a plain language summary of a publication that examined the scientific evidence for impacts of decommissioning man-made struc...
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PML Welcomes New Honorary Fellow Torsten Thiele
2 May 2023
Internationally-renowned expert on blue finance and ocean governance
 
 
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Predicting the changing marine conditions with future digital twins
24 April 2023
A pioneering application of machine learning is helping scientists to emulate highly complex physical-biogeochemical marine processes, to forecast mar...
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Student Spotlight: Perle Deaibes
21 April 2023
Perle Deaibes is completing a research internship at Plymouth Marine Laboratory under supervisor Dr Mahasweta Saha.
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OSPAR report on ocean acidification released
17 April 2023
The report has been supported by three ocean acidification experts from Plymouth Marine Laboratory.
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New appointment for PML’s International Office
17 April 2023
We are delighted to welcome Dr Matt Frost to the PML family, who is taking up the position of Head of the PML International Office.
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Ship emissions: New study shows scope for 'faster, better, cheaper' monitoring
11 April 2023
Potential to increase ship emission monitoring to 100% coverage of the global ocean and attribute to individual ships.