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International research warns of significant impact of global warming on biodiversity in European seas

New study shows an unprecedented redistribution of marine ecosystems as a result of ocean warming that may have important economic and social consequences.

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13 March 2024
New report shows all Irish inshore waters will be under pressure from climate change by the end of this century

A new report has been published by Fair Seas, led by scientists from Plymouth Marine Laboratory, highlighting key Irish marine areas that can promote ...

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11 March 2024
Five hotspots where floating plastic litter poses the greatest risk to North Atlantic marine life

The pervasive use of plastic in modern society has led to plastic litter becoming ubiquitous within the ocean, writes Marine Ecosystem Services Resear...

11 March 2024
‘The world must rethink plans for ageing oil and gas platforms’

PML scientists have been published in a Nature.com comment article, where they stress the need for “a review of decommissioning strategies […] to ...

10 March 2024
Share your research: social & cultural values & valuation of UK marine & coastal ecosystems

We are calling for researchers to submit research to feed into a structured review of social and cultural values of UK marine and coastal ecosystems, ...

Prof Steve Widdicombe being interviewed by the FT
07 March 2024
PML in the media: ‘The extreme science of climate forecasting’ – Financial Times

Our Director of Science Professor Steve Widdicombe and Biological Oceanographer Professor Helen Findlay were interviewed by the Financial Times on the...

06 March 2024
Marine biodiversity conservation: NECCTON project endorsed by UN Ocean Decade

It was announced last week that the NECCTON project – dedicated to enhancing marine biodiversity conservation through innovative methods – has bee...

PML’s Professor Ana M Queirós
05 March 2024
Professor Queirós on unlocking the secrets of the Orkney kelp forests

Watch the new film featuring PML’s Professor Ana M Queirós and Thomas Mesher, who talk alongside colleagues from Heriot-Watt University and the...

05 March 2024
Incorporating climate-readiness into fisheries management strategies for tropical seas

New collaborative study has developed an important addition to the decision support toolkit of tropical fisheries managers, to enable proper considera...

05 March 2024
PML scientists evaluate the evidence-base on the impacts of offshore wind farms

New metrics are needed to help policymakers assess the benefits and environmental effects of offshore wind more effectively, writes Ecosystems Service...

Above: PML scientists Dr Gennadi Lessin and Dr Frances Hopkins bringing ocean knowledge to the Connect Academy Trust
04 March 2024
2nd funding call now open: could your school be a blue school?

We’re delighted to announce that the 2nd funding call is now open for educators and schools to dive into water literacy and sustainability projects....

Dr Glen Tarran in front of the RRS Sir David Attenborough
28 February 2024
Update from our Dr Glen Tarran on the Antarctic PICCOLO expedition

Our Marine microbial ecologist Dr Glen Tarran is one of the PML scientists onboard the RRS Sir David Attenborough, which is currently navigating the A...

27 February 2024
PML-hosted Earth observation service recommissioned following continued success

NERC Earth Observation Data Analysis and Artificial-Intelligence Service (NEODAAS), a service hosted at Plymouth Marine Laboratory (PML), overseen by ...

24 February 2024
Microplastic shape influences fate in vegetated wetlands

New study shows that the shape of microplastics influence their trapping in coastal vegetated habitats, and adds to the growing knowledge base of accu...

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22 February 2024
Key considerations identified for the development of an effective global plastics treaty

A new study, published in Nature Scientific Reports, reveals that the availability of viable pollutant substitutes and environmental risk rather than ...

16 February 2024
Superyacht Science: How luxury boat owners are supporting global marine research

In their quest to improve our understanding of the changes taking place in the world’s oceans, leading scientists from Plymouth Marine Laboratory an...

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14 February 2024
Protecting the ocean through marine net gain

Recent research undertaken by Plymouth Marine Laboratory scientists has revealed several key insights from offshore windfarm stakeholders, in relation...

13 February 2024
Sea Technology Magazine Review &Forecast: Advancing Marine Science Tech For a Cleaner, Sustainable Future

PML’s Chief Executive, Prof. Icarus Allen, writes for Sea Technology Magaine about exciting developments and achievements at PML in 2023 and what’...

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10 February 2024
Tackling nitrogen pollution in South Asia, project update from the Maldives

The Maldives is a nation of islands in the Indian Ocean, renowned for its idyllic beaches, glass-like waters, and rich marine biodiversity; home to ab...

08 February 2024
Small but mighty – study highlights the importance of the often overlooked tiny inhabitants of the ocean

New research sheds light on tiny plankton, which measure less than 0.02mm in diameter but can make up more than 70% of the plankton biomass found in t...

05 February 2024
How investment in AI is pushing the boundaries of marine science

PML’s artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities are expanding rapidly. Here we are excited to share our new AI video as well as a Q&A with Dr David ...

Above: “We woke at 5:30am today to watch our passage through Antarctica Sound - such a contrast to 48 hours ago. We’ve arrived in Antarctica and this will live long in my memory.” - Dr Will Homoky
02 February 2024
PICCOLO photo diary: 30-day scientific expedition in Antarctica

Our scientists are currently in Antarctica, on an ambitious 30-day scientific expedition onboard the RRS Sir David Attenborough. In this update, we sh...

01 February 2024
PML tests new plankton imaging tech - see the plankton photos it captured!

Our scientists took our new Imaging FlowCytobot down to the local Millbay Marina last week for our first-ever test of the equipment in real sea condit...

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31 January 2024
Listen to the podcast: Professor Steve Widdicombe on the Ocean-climate nexus

“Each one of us has a vested interest in the Ocean, because the Ocean is critical in maintaining our climate”. Listen to our Director of Science P...

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