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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 Moffat, an Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Data Scientist at PML.

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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...

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...

30 January 2024

Offshore wind farms: new paper reveals global impacts on biodiversity and ecosystem services

To help meet net-zero emission targets by 2050, it is estimated that there will need to be a drastic increase in the development of offshore windfarms...

Prof. Helen Findlay with Prof. Brian Cox at the Royal Society

29 January 2024

PML contributes to Brian Cox School Experiment films

PML is excited to share the news that the next installment of Brian Cox School Experiment videos has been launched, including a video on ocean acidifi...

26 January 2024

Improving understanding of light and noise pollution on aquatic environments

PML is pleased to be participating in a new EU project, launched this week, to improve our comprehension of how biodiversity is being impacted by ligh...

25 January 2024

Early Career Ocean Professionals Africa awarded 'Ocean Tribute Award’

Our Dr Anthony Ndah is the Coordinator for Early Career Ocean Professionals (ECOP) Africa, which has been awarded the “Ocean Tribute Award’ – ho...

25 January 2024

New internal projects incubator awards first funding

PML is pleased to share the news of three projects, on the topics of oil spills, health impacts of sea spray and ocean connectedness, have been awarde...

24 January 2024

PML contributes to UK ‘Future of Ocean Technology’ inquiry report

Policy-makers and stakeholders attended a recent launch event and roundtable discussion in Parliament.

22 January 2024

Climate change threatens fish supply: tiny phytoplankton, big consequences

PML’s Dr Angus Atkinson has led a new study that reveals a hidden danger lurking beneath the waves: climate change is silently eroding the ocean’s...

Above: Our scientists will be on board the RSS Sir David Attenborough for the PICCOLO expedition. Image credit: British Antarctic Survey.

22 January 2024

PML scientists head to Antarctica to investigate the carbon secrets of the Southern Ocean

The ambitious 30-day scientific expedition aboard the RRS Sir David Attenborough is part of the PICCOLO project

18 January 2024

PML awarded funding to develop state-of-the-art digital twin for harmful algal bloom monitoring

Through the Twinning Capability for the Natural Environment (TWINE) programme, PML has been successful in a funding bid that aims to significantly imp...

12 January 2024

How will global warming and emissions affect the Earth’s carbon cycle?

PML scientists have led a new publication that has shown that the carbon cycle (the direction, flow and destination of carbon between Earth’s carbon...

11 January 2024

What happens to biodegradable plastics if they enter the sea?

Our new study investigates what happens when biodegradable plastics enter the ocean, and whether these increasingly popular alternatives to convention...

10 January 2024

UK fishing community shares its views on offshore wind

Preliminary results from our survey on the impacts of offshore wind farms on commercial fishing in the UK. There is still time to share your views, wi...

09 January 2024

Western English Channel data is now easier than ever to access

We are happy to share the news that the Western Channel Observatory has made accessing its century worth of physical, chemical and biological data fro...

The Linden | Image courtesy of Ocean Warrior

28 December 2023

Arctic adventures: reflections on 1st leg of the Ocean Warrior expedition

This is a chat with internationally-renowned explorer and founder of Ocean Warrior, Jim McNeill, and PML’s Chief Executive, Prof. Icarus Allen, who ...

Above: Stefan and Marianne looking out over Lake Pielinen

20 December 2023

Staff spotlight: Prof. Stefan Simis - Earth Observation Scientist (inland/coastal waters)

Whilst most of our scientists focus on marine research, Professor Stefan Simis specialises in inland water ecosystems – using satellite data to moni...

15 December 2023

Celebrating Honorary Professorships with the University of Exeter

A number of PML staff have been awarded Honorary Professorships by the University of Exeter, highlighting the outstanding contribution of their collab...

14 December 2023

COP28, the ocean, cryosphere and Plymouth Marine Laboratory

COP28 acknowledged the need to transition “away from fossil fuels” but many feel it is not enough.

11 December 2023

Help to shape policy: share your views on the impacts of offshore wind farms on commercial fishing

The survey, launched today, aims to gather feedback from those working in commercial fishing in the UK, using data collected to help inform more effec...

10 December 2023

Mapping floods and pathways for water-borne diseases with satellites

A newly published study of existing satellite algorithms shows that multi-spectral satellite images can be used to generate flood maps in the Lake Vem...

08 December 2023

Taking space to COP28

Plymouth Marine Laboratory (PML) is excited to be part of the very first dedicated Space Pavilion, showcasing the latest climate data, technology and ...