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Improving understanding of light and noise pollution on aquatic environments
26 January 2024
PML is pleased to be participating in a new EU project, launched this week, to improve our comprehension of how biodiversity is being impacted by ligh...
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Early Career Ocean Professionals Africa awarded 'Ocean Tribute Award’
25 January 2024
Our Dr Anthony Ndah is the Coordinator for Early Career Ocean Professionals (ECOP) Africa, which has been awarded the 'Ocean Tribute Award' ' honoring...
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New internal projects incubator awards first funding
25 January 2024
PML is pleased to share the news of three projects, on the topics of oil spills, health impacts of sea spray and ocean connectedness, have been awarde...
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PML contributes to UK ‘Future of Ocean Technology’ inquiry report
24 January 2024
Policy-makers and stakeholders attended a recent launch event and roundtable discussion in Parliament.
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Climate change threatens fish supply: tiny phytoplankton, big consequences
22 January 2024
PML';s Dr Angus Atkinson has led a new study that reveals a hidden danger lurking beneath the waves: climate change is silently eroding the ocean';s a...
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PML scientists head to Antarctica to investigate the carbon secrets of the Southern Ocean
22 January 2024
The ambitious 30-day scientific expedition aboard the RRS Sir David Attenborough is part of the PICCOLO project 
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PML awarded funding to develop state-of-the-art digital twin for harmful algal bloom monitoring
18 January 2024
Through the Twinning Capability for the Natural Environment (TWINE) programme, PML has been successful in a funding bid that aims to significantly imp...
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How will global warming and emissions affect the Earth’s carbon cycle?
12 January 2024
PML scientists have led a new publication that has shown that the carbon cycle (the direction, flow and destination of carbon between Earth's carbon p...
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What happens to biodegradable plastics if they enter the sea?
11 January 2024
Our new study investigates what happens when biodegradable plastics enter the ocean, and whether these increasingly popular alternatives to convention...
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UK fishing community shares its views on offshore wind
10 January 2024
Preliminary results from our survey on the impacts of offshore wind farms on commercial fishing in the UK. There is still time to share your views, wi...
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Western English Channel data is now easier than ever to access
9 January 2024
We are happy to share the news that the Western Channel Observatory has made accessing its century worth of physical, chemical and biological data fro...
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Arctic adventures: reflections on 1st leg of the Ocean Warrior expedition
28 December 2023
This is a chat with internationally-renowned explorer and founder of Ocean Warrior, Jim McNeill, and PML's Chief Executive, Prof. Icarus Allen, who jo...
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Staff spotlight: Prof. Stefan Simis - Earth Observation Scientist (inland/coastal waters)
20 December 2023
Whilst most of our scientists focus on marine research, Professor Stefan Simis specialises in inland water ecosystems ' using satellite data to monito...
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Celebrating Honorary Professorships with the University of Exeter
15 December 2023
A number of PML staff have been awarded Honorary Professorships by the University of Exeter, highlighting the outstanding contribution of their collab...
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COP28, the ocean, cryosphere and Plymouth Marine Laboratory
14 December 2023
COP28 acknowledged the need to transition "away from fossil fuels” but many feel it is not enough.
 
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Help to shape policy: share your views on the impacts of offshore wind farms on commercial fishing
11 December 2023
The survey, launched today, aims to gather feedback from those working in commercial fishing in the UK, using data collected to help inform more effec...
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Mapping floods and pathways for water-borne diseases with satellites
10 December 2023
A newly published study of existing satellite algorithms shows that multi-spectral satellite images can be used to generate flood maps in the Lake Vem...
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Taking space to COP28
8 December 2023
Plymouth Marine Laboratory (PML) is excited to be part of the very first dedicated Space Pavilion, showcasing the latest climate data, technology and ...
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Final Call for Trevor Platt Fellowship Applications
7 December 2023
Our brilliant Gayathra Bandara, tells us about his experience as the first-ever Trevor Platt Fellow, and urges aspiring scientists to apply for the 20...