How is eDNA shedding light on marine biodiversity?

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

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

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...

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...

Revolutionizing Biodiversity Monitoring: The Power of AI and New Technologies

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

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.

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.

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.

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 ...

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

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...

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.

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...

Seaweed science, industry and policy in dialogue in the Hague

PML is attending the North Sea Seaweed 2024 event

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...

Microplastic Pollution in focus at the MICRO 2024 Conference

PML senior scientists and students among those presenting and chairing.

PML scientists contribute to groundbreaking Plankton Manifesto

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

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 ...

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...

Antarctic krill can lock away similar levels of carbon as seagrass and mangroves

Small marine crustaceans are as valuable as key coastal habitats for storing carbon and should be similarly protected, according to new research invol...

A sustainable marine economy may not be possible in Tanzania without cutting global CO2 emissions

Plymouth Marine Laboratory and Seabed 2030 announce partnership to support understanding of the global ocean

The two organisations have signed an MoU to work more closely together

FOCUS ON: Offshore Wind

PML scientists investigate the impacts of windfarm developments on marine life

New project: TRansformative Actions for resilient Coastal Communities (TRACC)

We’re excited to share our involvement in a new project that aims to bring together researchers, communities and stakeholders across the UK to co-de...