Environment, human health, biodiscovery and
socio-economics
The marine environment is intrinsically linked with society and
provides humankind with many environmental, economic and social
benefits, from regulating the weather and climate to providing food
to over 50% of the global population. However, exploitation of the
marine environment and other human activities, such as the burning
of fossil fuels, have had a significant impact upon the ocean and
its ability to provide these goods and services in a productive and
consistent manner. Gaining a better understanding of these
interactions and consequences enables the development of effective
strategies that will help protect the marine environment for future
generations.
PML’s mission is to develop and apply world-leading integrated
scientific understanding of interactions between the marine
environment and society, in order to sustain coastal and upper
ocean ecosystems and their services under conditions of global
change. These values have been fundamental to the organisation for
over 30 years and this area of science is essential in delivering
this promise.
Key research areas