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International fishery and aquaculture research project published synthesis report
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Twenty years of data contribute to global phytoplankton study
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Acidifying oceans may threaten crucial links in Earth’s climate cycles
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PML supports COVID-19 efforts in the South West and beyond
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First successful study to detect marine plastic pollution using satellites
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Report calls for integrated approach to nature-based interventions
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In memoriam: Professor Trevor Platt FRS
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It is with deep regret that PML has to report the passing of Professor Trevor Platt FRS, following a short illness.

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Earth observation service NEODAAS website relaunched
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Improving assessment of wave height near the coast
5 March 2020
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World-class energy research to drive a net zero future
18 February 2020
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14 February 2020

Scientists working in the UK and France have found that a hidden process is limiting our oceans’ capacity to absorb carbon dioxide.

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Promoting the use of satellite observations to improve water quality monitoring
10 February 2020
The Horizon 2020 project EOMORES has issued a white paper promoting the potential of satellite observations in fulfilling the objectives of the Europe...
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Natural Capital Committee launches annual report
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Climate change plankton report led by Plymouth scientists
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Marine scientists in Plymouth have led a major study highlighting the effects of climate change on the plankton populations in UK seas.