Accelerating global biodiversity efforts: key themes from the recent UN advisory meeting in Kenya

Seaweed forests are an overlooked component of oceanic carbon storage

A groundbreaking study by an international team of researchers, including scientists from Plymouth Marine Laboratory (PML), has revealed seaweed fores...

The sonification of marine heatwaves

“Sonification’ is a term to describe the musical representation of data, and here, we share a sonification using projected model data of the futur...

Staff Spotlight: Dr Frances Hopkins - Marine biogeochemist

Meet Dr Frances Hopkins – or more affectionately known at the laboratory here as Frankie – a Marine Biogeochemist in our “Marine Biogeochemistry...

MEDIA: “Suffocating seas...” Prof Ana Queirós on marine heatwaves and ‘seabed hypoxia’

PML’s Marine and Climate Change Ecologist Prof Ana Queirós was interviewed by the BBC for their article, “Hurricanes, heatwaves and rising se...

MEDIA: Project Oceanus: Revolutionizing Oceanic Research with Autonomous Vessels

Listen now to Yachting International Radio’s Yacht Crew Vlog, featuring our Chief Executive Professor Icarus Allen and Brett Phaneuf from Submergenc...

Marine Protected Area ‘not safe’ from climate change, projections show

Computer models forecast a worrying future for the Ascension Island Marine Protected Area.

Widespread microplastic pollution in Peruvian mangrove sediments and edible mangrove species

New study shows that the mangroves of Tumbes, Peru are extensively contaminated with microplastic pollution, and estimate that the local inhabitants a...

New study provides vital insight for climate-smart marine planning in UK waters

The most advanced and comprehensive analysis of climate change impacts on the UK’s marine environment, in support of effective marine conservation a...

Future regulation of marine autonomy in discussion in Singapore

PML’s Professor James Fishwick takes part in a UK Marine Autonomy summit during Singapore Maritime Week

PML’s Prof Widdicombe voted as 2024 Frontiers Planet Prize Champion

It was announced today (22nd April 2024) that our Director of Science Professor Steve Widdicombe is one of 23 researchers from 23 countries voted as t...

Precious cargo... delivering our autonomous buoys to the sea

There was a lot of activity at the laboratory this week as we moved two of our autonomous buoys to Turnchapel Wharf in Plymouth, the final stretch bef...

5 key takeaways from the UN Ocean Decade Conference

The event in Barcelona brought together around 1,500 scientists and representatives of governments and environmental organisations.

Monitoring marine biodiversity from space

PML has worked with the European Space Agency (ESA) for a number of decades, building a strong collaborative relationship on Earth observation researc...

How do we address the complex issue of microplastic pollution?

International experts gather for panel discussions during UN Ocean Decade event in Barcelona.

Initiative increases awareness of the threats posed by light pollution to the global ocean

The Global Ocean Artificial Light at Night Network (GOALANN) was launched today at the United Nations Ocean Decade Conference in Barcelona.

CGI impression of ‘Oceanus’ - the world’s first long-range autonomous research vessel

PML in Barcelona for the UN Ocean Decade Conference 

Our colleagues will be taking part in the 2024 UN Ocean Decade Conference (10-12 April) and the Ocean Decade Week (8-12 April). Find out more about th...

IN DISCUSSION: How best to monitor, report and verify ocean-based carbon removal?

Leading scientists, industry and governmental representatives gather for international workshop on ocean-based carbon dioxide removal.

View from above: monitoring the impacts of flooding on river water quality using optical sensors

New sensors have been installed on the Tamar Bridge in Devon as part of an international project

PML to exhibit at the Royal Society Summer Science Exhibition

Leading UK scientists will be bringing the ocean to London for a week of free science activities

High-risk zones identified where plastic litter threatens whales, dolphins and seabirds of the North Atlantic

A new study, led by Plymouth Marine Laboratory, has revealed five high-risk zones where floating plastic litter poses the greatest risk to North Atlan...

The world’s leading zooplankton experts gather for the 7th international symposium

A team of PML researchers are heading to Hobart, Tasmania for the 7th International Zooplankton Symposium, with Prof. Angus Atkinson having the honour...

Building bridges between science and policy through the Royal Society ‘pairing scheme’

PML is taking part in the annual initiative to give scientists an insight into UK policymaking.