PML showcases world-class research at the House of Lords this
week
26 February 2013
The Rt Hon Lord Berkeley, OBE, takes PML’s
science to Westminster this week where he will be hosting a
reception at the House of Lords. PML’s world-leading scientists,
backed by an influential board of Trustees, are presenting globally
significant science to a high level audience. Included are some of
the approaches PML take in order to better understand the complex
marine environment which covers three quarters of our planet.
PML is a very highly regarded academic
institution, which specialises in delivering pioneering research,
and subsequent knowledge transfer, addressing the
many challenges to the marine environment, for the benefit of
society. The reception will highlight PML’s research relating to
the understanding and sustainability of the largest ecosystem on
Earth and also the many goods and services it provides.
Lord Berkeley commented on the exhibition: “As
a Trustee of PML, I am particularly thrilled to be able to invite
PML to hold an event in The House of Lords, where its unique
scientific research will prove interesting and thought provoking to
members at Westminster, their advisers and beyond. Being a Trustee
gives me a sense of great pride as PML is a major asset to the
South West and indeed the entire country. Through this event we can
help to raise the profile of PML and promote its pioneering
research.”
PML is especially honoured that the Rt Hon
David Willetts MP, Minister of State for Universities and Science,
Department for Business, Innovation and Skills has agreed to
be a guest speaker at this high level event.
Professor Steve de Mora added: “Thanks to Lord
Berkeley’s kind invitation, PML has the opportunity to present its
exciting work at Westminster, discussing the importance of the
ocean, some of the threats it faces, and how PML directly addresses
some key concerns. Importantly for us, we want to share with people
the significance of PML’s research; as an organisation we
contribute to projects across Europe and beyond, and this
international outlook often results in PML leading on issues of
global concern. We regard this event at the House of Lords as a
vital output of our research – making marine science relevant and
available, and most importantly, ensuring it is used for the
benefit of humankind. We are confident that this event will clearly
demonstrate how PML works to apply marine science to address
societal and economic challenges.”
Covering three quarters of our planet, the
ocean may not have a voice but it tells a lot about the health of
our planet and how we are affecting it. It tells us about the
challenges it faces but also of its richness of life and potential,
much of which we are only just beginning to uncover such as energy,
food and health. Innovating through different disciplines and
diversity, everyone at PML is united by one belief that ‘only if we
listen to the ocean can we uncover a sustainable future for our
planet’.
For any general enquiries please contact
Thecla Keizer, Head of Marketing, tke@pml.ac.uk 01752633437.