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MEDIA: 1000s of plastic tubes wash up on beaches

Emily Stevenson, PhD researcher at PML and the University of Exeter, featured on BBC Spotlight over the weekend investigating thousands of plastic tubes found washed up on beaches near Falmouth.

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18 February 2025

Sunscreen's potential impact on marine life needs urgent investigation, new study reveals

The chemicals found in sunscreens are becoming an increasing presence in our ocean. But there are still significant gaps in our understanding of how t...

17 February 2025

MEDIA: PML scientists comment on reverse-ban of plastic straws in the US

“It is a big step back in the battle against plastic pollution”. PML’s Dr Samantha Garrard‘s comments have featured on the story, ‘Why is Do...

17 February 2025

Unveiling secrets of the Atlantic Ocean through ‘spectral fingerprints’ of phytoplankton

A new study reveals the optical properties, or ‘spectral fingerprints’, of phytoplankton in the ocean, providing a valuable dataset for remote-sen...

14 February 2025

Meet Bryony, our Phytoplankton apprentice

It’s National Apprenticeship Week! And what better way to celebrate than finding out more about our Phytoplankton Apprentice, Bryony Pearton, and he...

11 February 2025

Meet the scientist awarded the Trevor Platt Fellowship: Monolisha Sundar Raj

We would like to wish a warm welcome to Monolisha Sundar Raj – the second scientist, and first woman, to be awarded the Trevor Platt Fellowship. As...

11 February 2025

‘Why science needs women’ - International Day of Women and Girls in Science

2025 marks the 10th anniversary of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, a UN observance day celebrated every 11th February, and to mar...

10 February 2025

PML's Prof. Nicola Beaumont appointed to government advisory council

We are thrilled to share the news that PML’s Professor Nicola Beaumont, has been appointed to the Science Advisory Council for the Department for En...

07 February 2025

MEDIA: How Does Life Happen When There’s Barely Any Light?

‘Under the sea ice during the Arctic’s pitch-black polar night, cells power photosynthesis on the lowest light levels ever observed in nature’. ...

06 February 2025

MEDIA: 'How satellites have become Earth’s new health and nature watchdogs'

PML’s Dr Dhritiraj Sengupta has written for The Conversation UK on how satellites can improve monitoring for environmental and human health; includ...

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04 February 2025

Offshore wind farms could cause significant ecosystem, economic and human health risks

A new study, including scientists from Plymouth Marine Laboratory, warns potentially harmful levels of metal from turbine protection systems are on th...

03 February 2025

Pairing old and new technologies could unlock advances in plankton science

New study, that included PML scientists, highlights the benefits of existing long-term monitoring programmes and emerging technologies in monitoring t...

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31 January 2025

Plymouth PhD researcher begins Parliamentary fellowship

PhD researcher with the University of Plymouth and Plymouth Marine Laboratory begins a three month fellowship with the Parliamentary Office for Scienc...

30 January 2025

PML and the University of Plymouth bring the issue of artificial light pollution to Parliament

Last week, Professor Tim Smyth, alongside Dr Thomas Davies of the University of Plymouth, took part in the annual Evidence Week at the Houses of Parli...

27 January 2025

Marine Plastic Pollution: A breeding ground for disease-causing bacteria

New study reveals for the first time that particle type affects colonization, enrichment and spread of both antimicrobial-resistant and pathogenic (di...

24 January 2025

PML scientist announced as new Chair of intergovernmental working group

We are thrilled to share the news that Dr Sevrine Sailley, Ecosystem Modeller at Plymouth Marine Laboratory (PML), has been appointed Chair for the In...

22 January 2025

Staff Spotlight: Dr Elizabeth C. Atwood - Earth Observation Data Analyst

Meet Dr Elizabeth C. Atwood, who monitors the health of the ocean – and transitional water systems like rivers – using satellite data. From coasta...

20 January 2025

MEDIA: 'New analysis aims to gauge the impacts of offshore wind on the fishing industry'

PML’s Dr Claire Szostek has written for Fishing News regarding new analysis of the impacts of offshore wind farms on the UK fishing industry.

16 January 2025

Marine light pollution science initiative endorsed by United Nations

The Global Ocean Artificial Light at Night Network (GOALANN) programme was conceived by world-leading experts at the University of Plymouth and Plymou...

14 January 2025

Ethical use of AI to support climate and biodiversity research

Yesterday the UK government announced plans to ‘unleash AI’ across the UK to boost economic growth. However, this has raised questions about AI’...

14 January 2025

PML Science Urges Accelerated Action on Ocean Acidification at UN High-Level Ocean Retreat

The ‘Investing in Ocean Solutions’ meeting is taking place this week in Korea

All images courtesy of the Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S)

10 January 2025

2024 confirmed to be the warmest year on record

Today the EU’s Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) released its annual Global Climate Highlights report that confirmed 2024 was the warmest yea...

08 January 2025

Ocean literacy resources for the next generation

Calling all educators – discover our latest videos to open up the world of marine science and ocean literacy to your students.

02 January 2025

MEDIA: 'Climate change could overwhelm our sewers – green infrastructure may help'. PML’s Dr Rodriguez writes for The Conversation

PML’s Dr Mayra Rodriguez, Earth Observation Scientist, has written for The Conversation UK on how climate change could impact sewer systems in the ...