Meet the scientist awarded the Trevor Platt Fellowship: Monolisha Sundar Raj

‘Why science needs women’ - International Day of Women and Girls in Science

2025 marks the 10th anniversary of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, a UN observance day celebrated every 11th February, and to mar...

PML's Prof. Nicola Beaumont appointed to government advisory council

We are thrilled to share the news that PML’s Professor Nicola Beaumont, has been appointed to the Science Advisory Council for the Department for En...

MEDIA: How Does Life Happen When There’s Barely Any Light?

‘Under the sea ice during the Arctic’s pitch-black polar night, cells power photosynthesis on the lowest light levels ever observed in nature’. ...

MEDIA: 'How satellites have become Earth’s new health and nature watchdogs'

PML’s Dr Dhritiraj Sengupta has written for The Conversation UK on how satellites can improve monitoring for environmental and human health; includ...

Offshore wind farms could cause significant ecosystem, economic and human health risks

A new study, including scientists from Plymouth Marine Laboratory, warns potentially harmful levels of metal from turbine protection systems are on th...

Pairing old and new technologies could unlock advances in plankton science

New study, that included PML scientists, highlights the benefits of existing long-term monitoring programmes and emerging technologies in monitoring t...

Plymouth PhD researcher begins Parliamentary fellowship

PhD researcher with the University of Plymouth and Plymouth Marine Laboratory begins a three month fellowship with the Parliamentary Office for Scienc...

PML and the University of Plymouth bring the issue of artificial light pollution to Parliament

Last week, Professor Tim Smyth, alongside Dr Thomas Davies of the University of Plymouth, took part in the annual Evidence Week at the Houses of Parli...

Marine Plastic Pollution: A breeding ground for disease-causing bacteria

New study reveals for the first time that particle type affects colonization, enrichment and spread of both antimicrobial-resistant and pathogenic (di...

PML scientist announced as new Chair of intergovernmental working group

We are thrilled to share the news that Dr Sevrine Sailley, Ecosystem Modeller at Plymouth Marine Laboratory (PML), has been appointed Chair for the In...

Staff Spotlight: Dr Elizabeth C. Atwood - Earth Observation Data Analyst

Meet Dr Elizabeth C. Atwood, who monitors the health of the ocean – and transitional water systems like rivers – using satellite data. From coasta...

MEDIA: 'New analysis aims to gauge the impacts of offshore wind on the fishing industry'

PML’s Dr Claire Szostek has written for Fishing News regarding new analysis of the impacts of offshore wind farms on the UK fishing industry.

Marine light pollution science initiative endorsed by United Nations

The Global Ocean Artificial Light at Night Network (GOALANN) programme was conceived by world-leading experts at the University of Plymouth and Plymou...

Ethical use of AI to support climate and biodiversity research

Yesterday the UK government announced plans to ‘unleash AI’ across the UK to boost economic growth. However, this has raised questions about AI’...

PML Science Urges Accelerated Action on Ocean Acidification at UN High-Level Ocean Retreat

The ‘Investing in Ocean Solutions’ meeting is taking place this week in Korea  

2024 confirmed to be the warmest year on record

Today the EU’s Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) released its annual Global Climate Highlights report that confirmed 2024 was the warmest yea...

Ocean literacy resources for the next generation

Calling all educators – discover our latest videos to open up the world of marine science and ocean literacy to your students. 

MEDIA: 'Climate change could overwhelm our sewers – green infrastructure may help'. PML’s Dr Rodriguez writes for The Conversation

PML’s Dr Mayra Rodriguez, Earth Observation Scientist, has written for The Conversation UK on how climate change could impact sewer systems in the ...

Season’s Greetings from us all at Plymouth Marine Laboratory and PML Applications Ltd.

On behalf of the Board of Trustees, staff and students at Plymouth Marine Laboratory and PML Applications Ltd, we send you our Season’s greetings an...

Maintenance trip turned ‘Mayday’ rescue as PML crew support efforts by RNLI

On Monday this week (16th December 2024), crew from Plymouth Marine Laboratory embarked on the PML Explorer RIB for routine maintenance on the L4 data...

Blinded by the light: the effects of urban lighting on beach bugs

A new method reveals severe and lasting damage to small coastal creatures.

Marine Stations: Uniting Global Science Beyond Borders

Reflections on the recent meeting of the World Association of Marine Stations (WAMS)   

New UK Fish, Fisheries and Aquaculture policy briefs published