Plymouth marine partners on show at international event

9th March 2010

 

The Plymouth Marine Sciences Partnership (PMSP) is attending the world’s premier exhibition for the marine science and technology community. Oceanology International 2010 will take place from today to 11th March 2010 at the ExCel conference centre in London.

 

The PMSP stand (number J200) will feature the latest cutting edge research and technology from its seven world-class marine science partners and will demonstrate how Plymouth and the wider South West region are leading international research and development of innovative solutions to tackle the growing marine environmental challenges society face today. The stand will provide specific examples within our three themes of Energy from the Oceans, Climate Change and Environment, Health and Civil Security. In addition, the Peninsula Research Institute for Marine Renewable Energy (PRIMaRE), a leading light in the field of marine renewable energy technology and a collaboration between the universities of Plymouth and Exeter, will join the PMSP exhibit.

 

Offering exhibitors and attendees the opportunity to network and discuss potential collaborations, the Partnership will also hold its celebrated exhibition reception, sponsored by Plymouth Gin, and has been working with the Enterprise Europe Network to organise an international brokerage event for the maritime sector, to be held on the second day of the show. Scientist from Plymouth will also speak about key issues and services in the “Ocean observing” seminars held during the show.

 

Oceanology International, a biennial event, will showcase a plethora of international marine science and technology organisations and services as well as host five agenda-setting conferences with high profile speakers and an awards ceremony, visiting vessels berthed only a few metres from the exhibition hall and product demonstrations from over 500 suppliers around the globe.

 

Professor Colin Brownlee, Chair of the PMSP Board, notes that the city of Plymouth and the region’s combined expertise, puts the area firmly on the world map at high profile events, such as Oceanology International, and invites those with an interest in the oceans to visit the PMSP stand. 

 

“PMSP offers recognised world-class strengths in areas which are increasingly topical as concerns develop about climate change, energy sources and renewable energy, defence and security and sustainable management of the ocean’s resources.”