Ocean acidification: a threat to marine ecosystems and economies in the Commonwealth and beyond

Microplastic research round-up

There has been a flurry of microplastic research papers involving Plymouth Marine Laboratory (PML) scientists published over the last month.

Unveiling our new solar carport – saving 65 tonnes of carbon dioxide each year!

Plymouth Marine Laboratory is delighted to announce that the official opening of a brand new solar photovoltaic carport is being held today, with the ...

Storms and heatwaves: the importance of maintaining long-term time-series stations

As Storm Ciarán continues its journey north-east, Professor Tim Smyth reflects on its effect on the Western Channel Observatory – an oceanograp...

In focus: Ocean Acidification 

For Ocean Acidification Week 2023, we’re breaking down the science to help make the issue more accessible for everyone.

Staff Spotlight: Amy Kenworthy – OARS Project Manager

Meet Amy Kenworthy, who joined us recently as the new Project Manager for the “Ocean Acidification Research for Sustainability’ (OARS) programme, ...

OA Week 2023: ocean acidification research for sustainability initiatives around the world

Our friends at the Global Ocean Acidification Observing Network (GOA-ON) have organised an incredible week of webinars – free for all to attend – ...

PhD Student spotlight: Emily Stevenson

Emily Stevenson is a PhD student with PML and the University of Exeter – and has been making a splash in the media recently for her work on plastic ...

PML welcomes £7.5 million boost for marine and maritime innovation in the South West

Innovate UK announce Government funding to support innovation and growth in the region’s marine and maritime sectors.

PhD Studentships with Marine Research Plymouth

Exciting new PhD Studentship opportunities to train tomorrow’s leaders in Environmental Science.

The “three horsemen” of climate-linked biodiversity loss

Our Director of Science Professor Steve Widdicombe has written an article for the Global Ocean Observing System, on the “three horsemen” of climat...

What happened at the Global Plastics Summit?

Our Dr James Clark facilitated discussions on the impact of plastic pollution on “Small Island Developing States’ (SIDS), and proposed solutions a...

Improving methods to study the ‘Plastisphere’

First comparison of the efficiency and efficacy of methods to culture microplastic-colonising bacteria to help increase understanding of the “Plasti...

Ocean circulation, ice melt and increasing tourism could all be contributing to Arctic microplastics

Scientists measured microplastic concentrations in the highly productive Barents Sea and suggest that ocean circulation, ice melt, tourism, inadequate...

Environmental impacts of offshore wind farms: PML research features in MDE Impact Report

Earlier this year, PML scientists released a new evidence base on the impacts of offshore wind farm developments and the outcomes for marine ecosystem...

PML’s ocean acidification work shortlisted for the 2023 NERC Impact Awards

The awards “shine a spotlight on the UK science at the heart of the responsible management of our planet”.

“What happens in the Arctic, doesn’t stay in the Arctic”: rising sea levels risk 1.5m UK properties

PML welcomes Dr Richard Brinkman of the Australian Institute of Marine Science

PML has a long-standing relationship with the Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) – a world-leading institute in tropical marine research....

PML proud contributor to the Ocean Breakthroughs

Launch of the Ocean Breakthroughs: 5 pathways to catalyse action to achieve a healthy and productive ocean

Informing Biodiversity Restoration: PML at the SBSTTA

Dr Matt Frost, Head of PML’s International Office is attending the 25th Subsidiary Body on Scientific, Technical and Technological Advice (SBSTTA) o...

Ocean Hackathon: Plank-tonnes of fun; gamifying plankton data to increase ocean literacy

Plank-tonnes of fun; gamifying plankton data to increase ocean literacy in non-scientific communities

How space is helping to tackle societal issues

This World Space Week we want to celebrate the ways in which space technologies are helping PML to address societal challenges across the globe:

Solutions for Plastic Pollution in Small Island Developing States: Global Plastics Summit 

Our Dr James Clark will be attending the Global Plastics Summit this coming week – held in Bangkok, Thailand – where he will be facilitating discu...

Meet the scientist awarded the first Trevor Platt Fellowship: Gayathra Bandara

We would like to wish a warm welcome to Gayathra Bandara – the first scientist to be awarded the Trevor Platt Fellowship. As part of the Fellowship,...