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Investing in the future: new careers in marine autonomy and robotics
8 September 2023
PML has invested heavily in its marine autonomous capabilities in recent years, with further backing in the recruitment of three new positions to deli...
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Did you spot these “unusual sea creatures” in Cornwall recently?
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Staff spotlight: Dr Saskia Rühl - Digital Marine Biologist 
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Dr Saskia Rühl recently joined us as a Digital Marine Biologist, but her journey at PML actually began much earlier than this - almost 10 years ago ' ...
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Roadmap published for the future of satellite monitoring of ocean carbon
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World-leading scientists have developed a comprehensive scientific roadmap for satellite monitoring of ocean carbon over the next decade. Alongside a ...
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Professor Queirós on the importance of climate literacy for stakeholders to invest in solutions
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Arctic bound: The Ocean Warrior project prepares to expand the frontiers of marine science with its foundation expeditions
24 August 2023
A unique voyage to build a greater scientific understanding of the marine environment in the Arctic and the impacts of global climate change will see ...
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Call for social science participation for the 9th International Nitrogen Conference
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PML Work Experience Week a great success
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PML contributes to OSPAR 2023 policy assessment of pelagic habitats
11 August 2023
Today the OSPAR Commission shared the 36th issue of highlights from its Quality Status Report 2023, focusing on the Plankton Indicator Assessments.
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New science fund launched celebrating the incredible life of Prof. Trevor Platt FRS
11 August 2023
We are pleased to announce the launch of the Trevor Platt Science Fund, which has been set up to support capacity building, primarily in developing co...
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State of the South West's Seas report published for 2022
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PML scientists contribute to the annual comprehensive review of the South-West’s stunning marine and coastal environments.
 
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PML joins the Global Ocean Accounts Partnership
7 August 2023
We are pleased to share the news that PML is the latest member of the Global Ocean Accounts Partnership (GOAP).
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“Record-Breaking” North Atlantic ocean temperatures: PML Scientists Respond
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Global average sea surface temperatures reached “unprecedented levels” for June, according to Copernicus (EU';s Earth Observation programm...
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In Memoriam: Professor Paul Somerfield, PML Ecologist
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We are deeply saddened by the loss of our friend and colleague, Professor Paul Somerfield, who has passed away following a short illness.

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Impacts of flooding on coastal water quality from sewage, agricultural and industrial effluent
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A new two-year project, named Vis4Sea, has been granted funding to measure the impacts of flooding on water quality in the Plymouth Sound and the wide...
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Remote monitoring AI camera installed on PML roof to test detection of boats, birds and marine life
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