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A world leader in the field of marine research, Plymouth Marine Laboratory (PML) delivers impactful science in support of a sustainable ocean future.
No crew, no problem! 🤖 Our #AutoNaut has completed a successful mission in #Plymouth Sound with @noc.ac.uk as part of the @marco-bolo.bsky.social project - collecting #plankton images & #eDNA samples autonomously using cutting-edge #AutonomousTech. Find out more🔗 pml.ac.uk/news/no-crew...
November 13, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Welcome to #Plymouth, @bas.ac.uk 🌊

The #RRSDavidAttenborough arrived here safe and sound yesterday, and we're excited to share our team will be heading on board later today. Stay tuned for updates!

📹 Filmed by PML's Jani Pewter, from our lab roof!

#BoatyMcBoatface #PolarScience #MarineScience
October 15, 2025 at 8:48 AM
🚗💨 New research reveals #TyreParticles are both eaten by – and cling to – tiny estuarine animals.

These particles can make up 73% of #microplastics in such habitats.

Led by PhD researcher Charlotte Woodhouse (@charlwoodhouse.bsky.social) at PML & Exeter University.

🔗 pml.ac.uk/news/micropl...
October 10, 2025 at 10:55 AM
Huge blooms of #Sargassum #seaweed are swamping #WestAfrica's coasts - causing mayhem for local communities and disrupting #fishing, #tourism, and livelihoods.

A #NewStudy by PML's Dr Yanna Alexia Fidai provides the first attempt to map their patterns: pml.ac.uk/news/why-is-...
October 9, 2025 at 8:48 AM