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Major European report highlights need for integrated social and environmental science

The ‘Navigating the Future VI’ report was published by the European Marine Board with input from PML.

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04 November 2024

Unmasking Ocean Acidification: Global Scientific Community invited to help map its biological effects

Scientists worldwide are being called upon to contribute to a major global research initiative aimed at understanding the impacts of ocean acidificati...

31 October 2024

Student spotlight: Charlotte Woodhouse

Did you know that rubber particles broken off from the wear and tear of vehicle tyres are a major source of marine plastic pollution? How does this af...

29 October 2024

MEDIA: PML's Dr Stefanie Broszeit writes for The Conversation UK on how to quantify the benefits the Ocean provides

Dr Stefanie Broszeit, Senior marine ecosystem services scientist at PML, has written for The Conversation UK about her work quantifying the value of ...

25 October 2024

Sliver of cool surface water helps the ocean absorb more carbon

Subtle temperature differences at the ocean surface allow more carbon dioxide (CO2) to be absorbed, new research shows.

24 October 2024

How is eDNA shedding light on marine biodiversity?

PML’s Dr Karen Tait discusses the role of eDNA in advancing our understanding of marine life

24 October 2024

Taking research to new heights: how aerial drones are supporting UK science

PML contributes to national review of Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS)

23 October 2024

13 going on 195: The Race to Stop Ocean Acidification

As the United Nations Biodiversity Conference (COP16) has started in Cali, Colombia, our Director of Science Professor Steve Widdicombe shares his th...

22 October 2024

Does marine carbon dioxide removal have the potential to mitigate ocean acidification?

Professor Helen Findlay explores the varying forms of marine carbon dioxide removal, and the efficacy and possible impacts of these, particularly in r...

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21 October 2024

Revolutionizing Biodiversity Monitoring: The Power of AI and New Technologies

Dr James Clark, Professor James Fishwick, Claire Widdicombe, Elaine Fileman, Dr Saskia Rühl.

18 October 2024

What next for the Ocean in Climate Change Talks? Q&A with PML’s Professor Matt Frost

It follows the publication of the Summary Report of the 2024 Ocean Dialogue ahead of COP29.

Marine Monitoring for Action workshop participants

17 October 2024

PML and the National University of Singapore announce partnership to advance marine science research and education

The signing of an Memorandum of Understanding was announced at a workshop in Singapore focused on marine monitoring.

17 October 2024

Monitoring water quality in Plymouth Sound and beyond

Initial fieldwork results are shared from a project aiming to transform water quality monitoring around the globe.

15 October 2024

UK’s energy transition receives funding boost

The UK Energy Research Centre (UKERC) has been awarded £11 million to continue its work in advancing the UK’s energy transition, to which Plymouth ...

14 October 2024

Bridging global climate and biodiversity strategies: PML contributes to international “Blue Thread” Policy Brief

The brief aims to guide governments in including ocean-based climate solutions as a “blue thread” between climate and biodiversity

08 October 2024

Connecting marine stations across the globe: advancing science and marine policy

With nearly a thousand marine research stations and field laboratories estimated across the world, how can organisations collaborate to tackle key soc...

07 October 2024

Western Channel Observatory showcased at international marine monitoring workshop

This week Prof. Steve Widdicombe is showcasing the Western Channel Observatory at the Marine Monitoring for Action workshop in Singapore.

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03 October 2024

Indigenous and scientific perspectives of blue carbon in focus at international event

PML’s Senior Environmental Economist Dr Olivia Rendón and Honorary Fellow Torsten Thiele are among the 80+ experts attending the annual Internation...

03 October 2024

Seaweed science, industry and policy in dialogue in the Hague

PML is attending the North Sea Seaweed 2024 event

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26 September 2024

PML Wins Regional Chamber Business Award for Green Innovation

The award puts PML on the shortlist for the national prize. Plymouth Marine Laboratory (PML) is thrilled to announce its recognition as a Regional Win...

25 September 2024

Microplastic Pollution in focus at the MICRO 2024 Conference

PML senior scientists and students among those presenting and chairing.

24 September 2024

PML scientists contribute to groundbreaking Plankton Manifesto

The ‘Plankton Manifesto’ highlights the essential function of plankton within marine ecosystems.

23 September 2024

Project to tackle nitrogen pollution in the Maldives launched

A new initiative to address nitrogen pollution in the marine environment of the Maldives, in which Plymouth Marine Laboratory (PML) is a partner, has ...

20 September 2024

Testing drones to help monitor water quality

Plymouth Marine Laboratory (PML) and the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH) have been working together to explore water quality monitoring by d...