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02 June 2020

International fishery and aquaculture research project published synthesis report

The international fishery and aquaculture research project CERES (Climate change and European aquatic resources) recently published its final, synthes...

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25 May 2020

Twenty years of data contribute to global phytoplankton study

For the first time, research led by PML brings together satellite ocean colour observations from across two decades with high-coverage in situ observa...

Marine plastics collected in a sampling net

19 May 2020

Are we underestimating microplastics in the marine environment?

A new study, led by Plymouth Marine Laboratory, suggests an underestimation of microplastics in the ocean.

13 May 2020

Acidifying oceans may threaten crucial links in Earth’s climate cycles

A review of more than two hundred studies highlights where research needs to focus if we are to understand vital oceanic processes that can alter the ...

Seaweed washed up on mexican beach with boats in foreground

12 May 2020

Solve invasive seaweed problem by turning it into biofuels and fertilisers

Seaweed could produce sustainable fuels, chemicals and fertiliser while helping protect tourist hotspots.

11 May 2020

How well can we predict the future Fish of the Day?

An international team of modellers and researchers have collaborated to find out how reliable projections of today’s fisheries forecasting models ar...

06 May 2020

PML supports COVID-19 efforts in the South West and beyond

Plymouth Marine Laboratory has supported COVID-19 efforts in the South West and beyond through donations of personal protective equipment to local car...

23 April 2020

First successful study to detect marine plastic pollution using satellites

A pioneering technique to detect plastics floating on the sea surface, led by scientists at Plymouth Marine Laboratory, has been published this week i...

15 April 2020

Report calls for integrated approach to nature-based interventions

Failure to consider the wider environmental impacts of nature-based interventions risks increasing global warming and damaging the environment, warns ...

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07 April 2020

In memoriam: Professor Trevor Platt FRS

It is with deep regret that PML has to report the passing of Professor Trevor Platt FRS, following a short illness.

Copernicus Sentinel 2 data over Da Nang (Vietnam)

01 April 2020

Earth observation service NEODAAS website relaunched

The NERC Earth Observation Data Acquisition and Analysis Service (NEODAAS) is delighted to announce the relaunch of its website, following recommissio...

05 March 2020

Improving assessment of wave height near the coast

Researchers at PML have created an innovative methodology to compare the accuracy of different satellite radar technologies in producing wave height d...

18 February 2020

World-class energy research to drive a net zero future

As a step towards achieving the UK’s net-zero target, funding announced today will enable engineers, social scientists and natural scientists to con...

14 February 2020

Uncovering the mysteries of marine snow

Scientists working in the UK and France have found that a hidden process is limiting our oceans’ capacity to absorb carbon dioxide.

10 February 2020

Promoting the use of satellite observations to improve water quality monitoring

The Horizon 2020 project EOMORES has issued a white paper promoting the potential of satellite observations in fulfilling the objectives of the Europe...

04 February 2020

Natural Capital Committee launches annual report

The Natural Capital Committee has launched its 2020 Annual Report today, including contribution from member Prof. Melanie Austen of Plymouth Marine La...

15 January 2020

Climate change plankton report led by Plymouth scientists

Marine scientists in Plymouth have led a major study highlighting the effects of climate change on the plankton populations in UK seas.

10 January 2020

PML Trustee awarded OBE

PML Trustee, Professor Tim Jickells, has been awarded an OBE in the New Year Honours List.

13 December 2019

Focus on polar oceans in new report

A report on the Earth’s cryosphere (ice and snow, including the polar oceans) by a group of leading scientists highlights the urgent need to limit g...

09 December 2019

Former PML Chief Executive awarded Honorary Doctorate

PML’s previous Chief Executive, Professor Stephen de Mora, was awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Science by the University of Plymouth last week.

PML staff speaking at Devon Climate Emergency Hearing

05 December 2019

Devon Climate Emergency hearing at PML

Last week, Plymouth Marine Laboratory (PML) hosted Devon Climate Emergency’s second Thematic Hearing on Food, Land and Sea; part of a series of hear...

03 December 2019

PML researchers at COP25

This year, the UN Climate Change Conference (UNFCCC COP25) has been named ‘the Blue COP’, prioritising the connection between the ocean and climat...

26 November 2019

PML Scientist named as a Highly Cited Researcher

Professor Penelope Lindeque, PML Head of Science for Marine Ecology and Biodiversity, has been named as a Highly Cited Researcher in the field of Envi...