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PML Work Experience Week a great success
12 August 2023
Last month we ran our first work experience week, inviting 12 students from schools across Devon to the lab to sample life as a marine scientist first...
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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
9 August 2023
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
4 August 2023
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
1 August 2023

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
31 July 2023
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
28 July 2023
We are delighted to be working with Seiche Ltd to test a remote monitoring camera system on top of our laboratory, as part of our ongoing work to expa...
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Our research to protect mangrove ecosystems
27 July 2023
Yesterday (26th July) we celebrated The International Day for the Conservation of Mangroves by sharing information about these incredible ecosystems a...
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Celebrating International Day for the Conservation of Mangroves
26 July 2023
Find out more about these incredible ecosystems and the reasons why a day has been dedicated to celebrating them.
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Announcement of Opportunity: Trevor Platt Fellowship 2024
24 July 2023
We are excited to announce the opportunity to apply for the 2nd Trevor Platt Fellowship.
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MEDIA: How climate change is causing a communication breakdown in the animal world
11 July 2023
Our Dr Mahasweta Saha has featured in the popular online publication The Conversation UK, discussing the impacts of climate change on chemical communi...
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Evidence on the ‘Future of Ocean Technology’
11 July 2023
Our Prof. Matthew Palmer gave evidence on the 'Future of Ocean Technology' to the All-Party Parliamentary Group for the Ocean, and the inquiry is open...
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Europe’s First Marine Social & Natural Capital Laboratory launched at PML
4 July 2023
The Lab will be a testbed for novel and transformative marine science using integrated ecological, psychological, social and economic research approac...
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PML begins work on solar carport – a first-of-its-kind for Plymouth
3 July 2023
As Net Zero week begins, so does the installation of our new solar photovoltaic panel carport ' the latest in our efforts to reduce carbon emissions, ...
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Galapagos-bound: Professor Pennie Lindeque joins international plastic pollution project
30 June 2023
Our Head of Marine Ecology and Biodiversity leaves for the Galapagos this weekend ahead of a new project to tackle plastic pollution in the Eastern Pa...
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What we know about marine heatwaves
30 June 2023
Marine heatwaves have been headline news over the last couple of weeks. Here we explain what they are, how they are caused and what impact they have o...
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ITV News visits Plymouth Marine Laboratory to find out more about the marine heatwave
29 June 2023
The film crew visited the laboratory - and came onboard our research vessel Quest to discuss the effects of changing temperatures on the marine enviro...