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Plymouth MP visits lab to explore recent advances in marine science technologies
12 July 2024
Luke Pollard MP today visited Plymouth Marine Laboratory (PML) to see firsthand some of the exciting new marine science technologies being developed in the city.
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Luke Pollard MP with Prof. Icarus Allen and Prof. Steve Widdicombe alongside
PML's uncrewed surface sampling vessel, AutoNaut.
PML's uncrewed surface sampling vessel, AutoNaut.
Following PML’s news of the development progress of world’s first long-range autonomous research vessel – the Oceanus – a visit was planned for PML’s scientists to showcase the latest advances in marine autonomy at the lab.
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Key topics of conversation included: the role of marine science, in particular marine autonomy, in partnering with business to drive growth in both the Plymouth and national economies; the regulatory environment for marine autonomy, and society’s connection with the ocean and the important role education can play.
Prof. Icarus Allen, Chief Executive of the Plymouth Marine Laboratory and PML Applications Ltd, said:
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Luke Pollard, newly re-elected MP for Plymouth, Sutton & Devonport and recently appointed Armed Forces Minister, said:
"Plymouth is a world leader in marine science and I’ve been pleased to champion it in Parliament PML’s exciting developments have the potential to not only revolutionise our understanding of the ocean but to create good well paid jobs in the process".