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International mCDR Blue Paper launched: the Ocean’s climate role grows – but at what cost?

The newest Ocean Panel–commissioned paper outlines a set of principles for the responsible development and governance of marine carbon dioxide removal (mCDR) – emerging techniques that aim to enhance the ocean’s natural ability to store carbon and help meet global climate targets.

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31 May 2025

"Butt out": How one PhD researcher is tackling the world’s most common form of litter

Today (Saturday 31st May) is ‘World No Tobacco Day’, and to mark the occasion, we’re shining a spotlight on Natalie Smith – PhD researcher at...

29 May 2025

New study reveals global ‘Ocean Darkening’ threatens marine life

A new study co-led by PML’s Professor Tim Smyth has revealed a 21% reduction in sunlight zones vital for life in the sea.

28 May 2025

Update from the lab: marine heatwave conditions continue to escalate in UK waters

Our data from the western English Channel has shown almost continuous marine heatwave conditions for the past two years, and, with the latest unusuall...

24 May 2025

New project funded to boost early detection of algal blooms for cleaner, safer drinking water

It was announced this week that Ofwat, the Water Services Regulation Authority for England and Wales, has awarded funding for the PEDAL project: ‘Pr...

23 May 2025

Project to revolutionise deep sea understanding using AI awarded pioneering grant from Bezos Earth Fund

The grant supports innovative AI-driven solutions to tackle urgent environmental challenges

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23 May 2025

Accelerating climate action through marine spatial planning: the opportunity lies ahead

A new PML-led study identifies key enablers to implementing climate-smart Marine Spatial Planning.

19 May 2025

The Spring bloom illuminates the Western English Channel

As the UK enjoys warmer weather and longer days, our scientists are also enjoying seeing the vibrant plankton communities blossom in UK waters through...

09 May 2025

BLOG: PML’s Dr Saskia Ruhl describes life onboard the One Ocean Expedition

PML’s Dr. Saskia Rühl, a specialist in digital marine biology and machine-learning techniques for data classification, is currently sailing onboard...

09 May 2025

Knot your average vessel... Plymouth Quest gets upgraded for a new era of marine science

Our beloved research vessel, the Plymouth Quest, has been in Penzance for the last few months undergoing some impressive upgrades to help us continue ...

08 May 2025

Think you know your mixoplankton from your phytoplankton?

Outdated terms are clouding our view of marine ecosystems – it’s time to update the vocabulary, writes Professor Kevin Flynn.

06 May 2025

“Strategically placed” offshore structures could enhance ecosystem resilience

A new study led by Dr Molly James from Plymouth Marine Laboratory as part of the DREAMS project has introduced a novel approach to assessing the marin...

02 May 2025

Safeguarding marine animals amid the UK’s offshore wind energy expansion

PML’s Dr Peter Miller’s research on the relationship between ocean fronts and biodiversity hotspots has been cited in the 2024 Offshore Wind Repor...

Adriatic Sea platform on which the 10 day test of some of the most popular scientific optical sensors (radiometers) was conducted.

01 May 2025

Major intercomparison of optical measurements set to revolutionise data processing for satellite ocean colour validation

A team of ocean optics experts, led by Plymouth Marine Laboratory, evaluated the accuracy of above-water optical sensors, using a community-developed ...

29 April 2025

Impacts of mixed microplastics on marine life

Innovative study indicates that a mixed microplastic blend may be substantially more toxic than a single polymer on a key marine food-web species.

25 April 2025

Concerns for deep sea ecosystems heighten as US moves to ramp up mining

The Deep Sea Conservation Coalition is calling for deep sea mining to be ceased

24 April 2025

The Role of Climate-Smart Marine Protected Areas in Achieving 30x30

PML’s Professor Ana M Queirós has co-authored a landmark new report, released today, which explores how climate change mitigation, adaptation and...

22 April 2025

MEDIA: project to suck carbon out of sea begins in UK

Could carbon removal from the sea help tackle climate change? PML scientists and colleagues from the University of Exeter have made headlines over the...

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22 April 2025

Setting Sail for Nice: PML Joins the One Ocean Expedition

A 111-year-old vessel has been adapted to provide state-of-the-art laboratory facilities.

17 April 2025

Mapping a Better Balance: Biodiversity and Shipping in the Atlantic

An ESA-funded study that used satellite data to define biodiversity zones and shipping lanes in the Atlantic Ocean suggests it is possible to protect ...

15 April 2025

UN Ocean Decade endorses PML-led project driving climate-smart marine planning

MSPACE is supporting the development and implementation of climate-smart, economically viable and socially acceptable UK marine planning.

Atlantic/North Sea cod (Gadus morhua). Courtesy of Erling Svensen/IMR

11 April 2025

Climate Change to Reshape European Fisheries: New Study Maps "Winners and Losers"

First multi-model analysis shows dramatic shifts in commercial fish stocks by the end of the century

10 April 2025

Sargassum, the free-floating seaweed proliferating with climate change

Swathes of Sargassum are rapidly spreading across the tropical Atlantic, with mats reaching depths of 7 meters and spanning hundreds of kilometres. In...

03 April 2025

Existing research may have underestimated the scale of microplastic pollution, study finds

A new study suggests that existing research may have considerably underestimated the scale of microplastic pollution, as a result of laboratory extrac...