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New science fund launched celebrating the incredible life of Prof. Trevor Platt FRS

We are pleased to announce the launch of the Trevor Platt Science Fund, which has been set up to support capacity building, primarily in developing countries, in the areas of aquatic environmental research, education and ocean stewardship.

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09 August 2023

State of the South West's Seas report published for 2022

PML scientists contribute to the annual comprehensive review of the South-West’s stunning marine and coastal environments.

07 August 2023

PML joins the Global Ocean Accounts Partnership

We are pleased to share the news that PML is the latest member of the Global Ocean Accounts Partnership (GOAP).

04 August 2023

“Record-Breaking” North Atlantic ocean temperatures: PML Scientists Respond

Global average sea surface temperatures reached “unprecedented levels” for June, according to Copernicus (EU’s Earth Observation programme)

01 August 2023

In Memoriam: Professor Paul Somerfield, PML Ecologist

We are deeply saddened by the loss of our friend and colleague, Professor Paul Somerfield, who has passed away following a short illness.

High angle Drone shot of Plymouth Sound with orange sunset in background

31 July 2023

Impacts of flooding on coastal water quality from sewage, agricultural and industrial effluent

A new two-year project, named Vis4Sea, has been granted funding to measure the impacts of flooding on water quality in the Plymouth Sound and the wide...

Seiche camera looking out over Plymouth Sound

28 July 2023

Remote monitoring AI camera installed on PML roof to test detection of boats, birds and marine life

We are delighted to be working with Seiche Ltd to test a remote monitoring camera system on top of our laboratory, as part of our ongoing work to expa...

27 July 2023

Our research to protect mangrove ecosystems

Yesterday (26th July) we celebrated The International Day for the Conservation of Mangroves by sharing information about these incredible ecosystems a...

26 July 2023

Celebrating International Day for the Conservation of Mangroves

Find out more about these incredible ecosystems and the reasons why a day has been dedicated to celebrating them.

24 July 2023

Announcement of Opportunity: Trevor Platt Fellowship 2024

We are excited to announce the opportunity to apply for the 2nd Trevor Platt Fellowship.

11 July 2023

MEDIA: How climate change is causing a communication breakdown in the animal world

Our Dr Mahasweta Saha has featured in the popular online publication The Conversation UK, discussing the impacts of climate change on chemical communi...

11 July 2023

Evidence on the ‘Future of Ocean Technology’

Our Prof. Matthew Palmer gave evidence on the “Future of Ocean Technology’ to the All-Party Parliamentary Group for the Ocean, and the inquiry is ...

04 July 2023

Europe’s First Marine Social &Natural Capital Laboratory launched at PML

The Lab will be a testbed for novel and transformative marine science using integrated ecological, psychological, social and economic research approac...

04 July 2023

Europe’s First Marine Social & Natural Capital Laboratory launched at PML

The Lab will be a testbed for novel and transformative marine science using integrated ecological, psychological, social and economic research approac...

03 July 2023

PML begins work on solar carport – a first-of-its-kind for Plymouth

As Net Zero week begins, so does the installation of our new solar photovoltaic panel carport – the latest in our efforts to reduce carbon emissions...

30 June 2023

Galapagos-bound: Professor Pennie Lindeque joins international plastic pollution project

Our Head of Marine Ecology and Biodiversity leaves for the Galapagos this weekend ahead of a new project to tackle plastic pollution in the Eastern Pa...

Sunny seas. Guilherme Bustamante | Unsplash

30 June 2023

What we know about marine heatwaves

Marine heatwaves have been headline news over the last couple of weeks. Here we explain what they are, how they are caused and what impact they have o...

29 June 2023

ITV News visits Plymouth Marine Laboratory to find out more about the marine heatwave

The film crew visited the laboratory – and came onboard our research vessel Quest to discuss the effects of changing temperatures on the marine envi...

29 June 2023

Revised approach revolutionises above-water method for measuring remote-sensing reflectance

A new method to improve field measurements of remote sensing reflectance for satellite validation of ocean colour has been published by our Earth Obse...

26 June 2023

What happened at the INC-2 Global Plastics Treaty meeting? Dr Samantha Garrard explains

Our Dr Samantha Garrard attended the second session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee to develop an international legally binding instrum...

19 June 2023

PML's Dr Shubha Sathyendranath appointed MBE in the King's Birthday Honours

Dr Sathyendranath is recognised for her services to oceanography

Scientists from Plymouth Marine Laboratory

15 June 2023

Discover our new project investigating the production of climate-cooling gas DMS in agriculture

Scientists have installed autonomous sensors into fields of key crops to gain a better understanding of how agricultural land may act as a source of d...