Plymouth Marine Laboratory
(PML) is an independent, impartial provider of scientific
research and contract services relating to the marine
environment.
As a truly interdisciplinary
marine science centre, PML is increasing understanding of how
marine ecosystems function, how the ocean contributes to a thriving
society and how this vital resource can be protected for future
generations. Specifically its research focuses on the interactions
between the marine environment and society in estuarine, coastal
and shelf waters, as well as the upper layers of the global
ocean.
PML's research is highly innovative, relevant
and applicable, feeding into national and international marine and
coastal programmes in anticipation of societal needs. Recognised
internationally for delivering world-class science, PML's
capabilities include data collection and analysis, field and
laboratory experiments, environmental impact assessments, satellite
observation, ecosystem modelling, method and tool development,
socio-economic evaluation, programme co-ordination, policy advice
and capacity building.
PML's long term objective is the
sustainability of the marine ecosystem as climate regulator; a
source of food, water, renewable energy, and livelihoods; and as a
contributor to human health and prosperous human societies.
