News
- 30 August 2010
VACANCY - Marine Systems Modeller Plymouth Marine Laboratory (PML) is seeking to appoint a Marine Ecosystem Modeller. This post aims to tackle one of the principal scientific challenges in current marine ecosystem research: to understand and ultimately predict how marine systems respond to high CO2, in particular ocean acidification (OA) and hypothetical leaks from carbon capture and storage (CCS). The focus will be on ecosystem dynamics and biogeochemical cycles in shelf sea benthic systems.
Find out more >- 30 August 2010
National Marine Aquarium to build a learning centre Work is set to begin next month on a major new education-based development at the National Marine Aquarium. The £500,000 learning centre will include a wet lab, science studio, TV studio and production suite, marine resources centre and new seminar rooms.
Find out more >- 20 August 2010
Plymouth director advises on national science agenda Professor Stephen de Mora, Chief Executive of Plymouth Marine Laboratory, has been appointed to the prestigious Science and Innovation Strategy Board (SISB) of the Natural Environment Research Council, which is responsible for developing the science strategy of the Council and giving advice on funding of new programmes and initiatives.
Find out more >- 12 August 2010
The SAHFOS website now has a taxonomy section The SAHFOS website now includes a newly launched taxonomy section. This is an ongoing project which will be updated as new material becomes available. The section shows a selection of plankton which is seen on CPR samples and includes information on distribution, sizes and images.
Find out more >- 11 August 2010
Marine Academy Plymouth launch plans announced Having a go on a surf simulator, meeting a real-life baby robot and journeying through outer space are just some of the exciting activities announced for the launch of Marine Academy Plymouth.
Find out more >- 10 August 2010
Shore Thing e-newsletter The first issue of the Shore Thing e-newsletter has been sent out to over 100 contacts.
Find out more >- 6 August 2010
Spotted Eagle Rays at Plymouth aquarium The National Marine Aquarium in Plymouth has become the only UK aquarium to display Spotted Eagle Rays.
Find out more >- 30 July 2010
Plymouth scientist featured in Canadian documentary One of UK’s foremost ocean acidification experts has been featured in a film shortlisted for a prestigious international festival award.
Find out more >- 29 July 2010
PML scientists contribute to MCCIP annual report card Scientists from the Plymouth Marine Laboratory (PML) have made a substantial scientific contribution to the Marine Climate Change Impacts Partnership (MCCIP)’s third Annual Report Card, which was launched on Thursday 15 July by UK environment ministers at the British-Irish Council meeting at Newcastle University’s Dove Marine Laboratory.
Find out more >- 26 July 2010
Aquarist cultivates six species of fish Six species of baby fish have been cultivated at the National Marine Aquarium by aquarist Chris Challen who is fresh from completing his masters degree at the University of Plymouth.
Find out more >- 23 July 2010
Charting Progress 2 – Defra looks to Plymouth for marine expertise Scientists at the Marine Biological Association in Plymouth have made a major contribution to Charting Progress 2, a report representing the largest and most comprehensive assessment ever undertaken of the health of marine ecosystems in UK waters, which Defra released today.
Find out more >- 23 July 2010
Europe and Africa linked by sea and satellites A unique collaboration linking Earth observation information providers, user networks and centres of excellence in Europe and Africa held its first meeting at Plymouth Marine Laboratory this week.
Find out more >- 22 July 2010
8 women, 1 catamaran and lots of UK water samples Scientists from Plymouth Marine Laboratory have teamed up with a crew of eight energetic women, who have challenged themselves to sail around the British Isles and will undertake marine sampling throughout their journey on behalf of PML.
Find out more >- 22 July 2010
Green Aquarium Over the last six months the National Marine Aquarium has gone to great lengths to reduce its carbon footprint. Read more about the energy saving measures here.
Find out more >- 19 July 2010
Climate change continues to impact UK waters The Marine Biological Association is a member of the ARC work group that oversees the production of the MCCIP (Marine Climate Change Impacts Partnership) card. The MBA, Plymouth Marine Laboratory, Sir Alister Hardy Foundation for Ocean Science and the University of Plymouth have all contributed to the MCCIP card as authors, underscoring the national importance of Plymouth marine science and its role in providing policy advice.
Find out more >- 16 July 2010
MBA / PMSP Conference The Marine Biological Association hosted the PMSP Science Conference in June 2010. Keynote speakers Prof. Andy Clarke (BAS), Prof. Andy Watson (UEA) and Prof. John Spicer (UoP) led sessions showcasing research from the MBA, SAHFOS, PML, University of Plymouth and FOST.
Find out more >- 12 July 2010
CENORE birthday A joint venture between the University of Plymouth and Flag Officer Sea Training – Hydrography, Meteorology and Oceanography (FOST HM) is celebrating its first birthday.
Find out more >- 1 July 2010
Acid test: giant experiments in the Arctic A team of scientists from PML have travelled to the Arctic, to join researchers from the European Project on Ocean Acidification (EPOCA), to carry out the first major experiments to determine the consequences of increasing carbon dioxide (CO2) on natural biological systems of the polar seas. CO2 emissions not only contribute to climate change but also cause another, less known but equally disconcerting environmental issue; ocean acidification.
Find out more >- 29 June 2010
University to set sail with new research vessel Legendary Antarctic explorer Robert Falcon Scott is to be the inspiration behind the name for the University of Plymouth Marine Institute’s new high-tech research vessel.
Find out more >- 29 June 2010
City scientist selected for IPCC Dr Carol Turley, Senior Scientist at Plymouth Marine Laboratory (PML), has been selected as a Review Editor for the International Panel on Climate Change’s (IPCC) 5th Assessment Report, due to be published from the Autumn 2013 to Spring 2014.
Find out more >- 21 June 2010
Plymouth Marine Laboratory expertise recognised in major grant award The UK’s first research programme to investigate the impacts of ocean acidification has been launched involving 101 scientists from 21 of the UK’s top scientific institutions. The UK Ocean Acidification Research Programme consists of several projects working together to investigate different aspects of this global issue.
Find out more >- 18 June 2010
PML's Korea opportunity The Korea Ocean Research and Development Institute (KORDI), Korea’s main marine and polar research institution, and the internationally renowned Plymouth Marine Laboratory (PML) are to become collaborators in the battle to ensure the global seas remain sustainable and healthy for the future.
Find out more >- 16 June 2010
Research reveals exotic Henslow Crabs in North Sea Climate change has led to masses of bizarre swimming crabs to invade the North Sea - hundreds of miles from their usual home, new research has revealed.
Find out more >- 14 June 2010
Director of Science honoured for contributions to Ocean Science Dr Manuel Barange, Director of Science at PML, was honoured this week with the Roger Revelle Medal for his outstanding accomplishments and contributions to ocean sciences.
Find out more >- 11 June 2010
SAHFOS is LWEC accredited As of 3 June SAHFOS is LWEC (Living With Environmental Change) accredited.
Find out more >- 11 June 2010
Giant steps help hungry fish to find food Hungry sharks, swordfish and other ocean predators have adopted different hunting behaviours depending on how much food is readily available. They use at least two particular methods to detect their next meal, according to MBA research published online this week in Nature.
Find out more >- 10 June 2010
Blue Sound project Blue Sound is an exciting new project in Plymouth working to connect more people with the marine environment.
Find out more >- 4 June 2010
Marine research scientist presents European documentary on ocean issues Next week a fascinating new documentary on human effects on our oceans will be screened in 130 countries. It is presented by University of Plymouth lecturer Jason Hall-Spencer in his first starring role on European television.
Find out more >- 3 June 2010
Could climate change and biodiversity of marine plankton in the North Atlantic affect the carbon cycle? Over the last decades, global warming has been accompanied by an increase in the taxonomic biodiversity of phytoplankton and zooplankton in the North Atlantic Ocean and a reduction in the average size of these organisms.
Find out more >- 28 May 2010
Plymouth marine centre plans backed by council officers Plans for a marine centre in Plymouth have been recommended to be approved next week.
Find out more >- 25 May 2010
New research vessel for the University of Plymouth The name of the vessel will be the RV Falcon Spirit reflecting the name Robert Falcon Scott - the Plymouth naval officer and polar explorer who left on his final voyage to the South Pole one hundred years ago this year. The naming ceremony will take place on Saturday July 3rd at 1700 during the Blue Mile event.
Find out more >- 25 May 2010
Basking Sharks - Code of Conduct The Shark Trust and National Marine Aquarium have joined forces to present a ‘Code of Conduct’ that aims to protect Basking Sharks from sea farers. These magnificent animals can often be spotted in the Plymouth Sound as the sea temperature rise.
Find out more >- 24 May 2010
National Marine Aquarium annonce code of coduct for Basking Sharks The Shark Trust and National Marine Aquarium have joined forces to present a ‘Code of Conduct’ that aims to protect Basking Sharks from sea farers. These magnificent animals can often be spotted in the Plymouth Sound as the sea temperature rise.
Find out more >- 18 May 2010
Man-made reef produces 'wrong type of waves' for surfers A £3m artificial reef near Bournemouth is failing to attract some surfers because the waves are 'too difficult' to ride, a report found today. The findings were based on a performance assessment by experts at Plymouth University showing that the reef had only achieved four of its 11 objectives since opening in November.
Find out more >- 12 May 2010
Former Lankester fellow produces Nature paper with help of MBA data Former Lankester fellow Simon Brockington received a fellowship to trawl through library and other archives to look at fish catch data. He has now produced a resultant Nature paper that has just come out and acknowledges the MBA.
Find out more >- 10 May 2010
Boscombe surf reef performance report A Plymouth University team has been assessing the quality of waves enhanced by the Boscombe surf reef since it opened in November.
Find out more >- 10 May 2010
Marine Institute sponsors Blue Lecture series BBC Oceans presenter and explorer, Paul Rose, will headline the inaugural Blue Lecture series at the Barbican Theatre on 3 July.
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The Marine Institute is the title sponsor of the Series which will take place at the Barbican Theatre during the Blue Mile 2010 event.- 6 May 2010
PML scientist Helen Findlay to feature on Channel 4 news TONIGHT PML scientist Helen Findlay is to feature in a report on the work of the Catlin Arctic Survey tonight on Channel 4 news. Dr Findlay, PML Lord Kingsland Fellow is conducting research into how the chemistry and biology beneath the sea ice is being affected by ocean acidification. Find out more tonight from 7pm.
Find out more >- 29 April 2010
Plymouth named as finalist in green university honours The University of Plymouth has been named as a finalist in the leading national Green University honours.
Find out more >- 28 April 2010
Bizarre ER! DDRC will feature on the popular BBC THREE programme 'Bizarre ER'!
Find out more >- 28 April 2010
VACANCY - Senior Diving and Hyperbaric Physician at the Diving Diseases Research Centre in Plymouth - Find out more >
- 28 April 2010
VACANCY - Geospatial Analyst at the MBA The Marine Biological Association is seeking to appoint an experienced Geospatial Analyst to work on biological data.
Find out more >- 28 April 2010
Giant deep sea jellyfish filmed in Gulf of Mexico The Journal of the Marine Biological Association of the United Kingdom will be publishing a study giant deep sea jellyfish filmed in Gulf of Mexico.
Find out more >- 25 April 2010
VACANCY - Exciting Business Development Roles at PML Applications Ltd. We are seeking to fill a variety of new and exciting business development roles and want ambitious and highly motivated early career professionals with masters degree or equivalent qualification in environmental economics, environmental technology or environmental engineering.
Find out more >- 25 April 2010
2010 POGO-AMT Visiting Fellowship Special POGO Visiting Fellowship for
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On-board Training on Atlantic Meridional Transect (AMT) Cruise.- 23 April 2010
VACANCY - 0.6fte Research Fellow on CAMIS Research Project The primary function of the role is to work on the CAMIS project, performing independent and collaborative research into coastal governance, and to develop a strategy for maritime governance of the Manche.
Find out more >- 23 April 2010
Quiz night raises £1,200 for charity Plymouth's Ashfords Solicitors has hosted a quiz night at the National Marine Aquarium raising £1,200 for regional charity Children's Hospice South West.
Find out more >- 22 April 2010
Postdoctoral Research Assistant post A 3-year postdoctoral position is available to study the nature of Ca2+-dependent signalling processes within eukaryote cilia and flagella using the model alga Chlamydomonas.
Find out more >- 22 April 2010
Postdoctoral Research Assistant post A 12 month PDRA position funded through the EU FP7 project European Project on Ocean Acidification (EPOCA) is available to study the molecular mechanisms of calcification in coccolithophores.
Find out more >- 22 April 2010
DDRC DCI Conference The DDRC DCI conference will be held in Plymouth on the 11th of September 2010. This will be an amazing fact filled day, with real case studies (told by divers themselves) followed by talks from doctors and experts who have treated DCI.
Find out more >- 22 April 2010
HOT II Trial This medical trial is trying to find out if oxygen therapy helps with the long term side effects of radiotherapy to the pelvis.
Find out more >- 20 April 2010
MBA Annual General Meeting Agenda 2010 The agenda for the 2010 Annual General Meeting of the Association.
Find out more >- 20 April 2010
MBA 125 / PMSP Conference Register for 'Global Environmental Change in the Marine Environment', an MBA organised PMSP conference incorporating the 4th MBA Annual Lecture. Taking place on the Thursday 3rd June 2010 at the University of Plymouth, Sherwell Centre.
Find out more >- 20 April 2010
Plymouth scientist to stay in the Arctic Dr Helen Findlay from the Plymouth Marine Laboratory will extend her stay in the Arctic until the end of April. Helen is part of a team of scientists studying the effects of rising atmospheric carbon dioxide on the waters of the Arctic Ocean as part of the Catlin Arctic Survey.
Find out more >- 20 April 2010
Diving Medicine Courses for Doctors The Diving Diseases Research Centre (DDRC) offers training courses designed to provide theoretical and practical experience in Diving and Hyperbaric Medicine for doctors. DDRC, a charity, is one of the busiest hyperbaric units in the UK with a varied clinical caseload in elective and emergency hyperbaric medicine.
Find out more >- 20 April 2010
NERC Studentship - Climate regulators? An investigation of amine cycling in marine systems This project will investigate the abundance, uptake and diffusion of GBT and MAs in coastal waters. It will be focussed on the Western English Channel (WEC), which provides excellent sampling access, and relevant supporting chemical, biological and historic data will be available (www.westernchannelobservatory.org.uk ).
Find out more >- 12 April 2010
Hatching time at the National Marine Aquarium Some of the baby sharks on display include the tropical Bamboo Cat shark and Epaulette shark, also, hatching soon will be native Bull Huss sharks.
Find out more >- 31 March 2010
Devon research expedition survives bitter storms but makes headway in scientific study on the Arctic Ocean Two Devon based scientists who are leading the research at an Arctic ice base say they’re making great headway with the work despite storms and temperatures dropping every day to minus 35 degrees celsius.
Find out more >- 31 March 2010
Academy funds are approved Two Plymouth secondary schools are to be given about £35 million in Government funding so they can transform into academies. Tamarside, in St Budeaux, will become Marine Academy Plymouth with the University of Plymouth and the National Marine Aquarium as co-sponsors.
Find out more >- 31 March 2010
NMA steps forward as Blue Mile backer The National Marine Aquarium is backing a 'Blue Mile' event in Plymouth this summer which encourages people to walk along the city's waterfront.
Find out more >- 31 March 2010
Warm-water jellyfish blooming in the Northeast Atlantic A study published in the journal Biology Letters this week, led by Dr Licandro at SAHFOS and Dr Richard Kirby, a Royal Society Research Fellow at the University of Plymouth, has shown how climate change could explain recent swarms of a highly venomous jellyfish just off the UK coastline in the Northeast Atlantic.
Find out more >- 24 March 2010
Plymouth scientists part of UK “dream team” This week the Carbon Trust announced the creation of a UK algal biofuel “dream team”, which includes scientists from Plymouth Marine Laboratory (PML).
Find out more >- 22 March 2010
MBA is a partner in RISC The MBA is a partner in the RISC (Recording Invasive Species Counts) project which aims to encourage interest in non-native species, and to involve the public in recording some of them.
Find out more >- 19 March 2010
£25 million project to boost Plymouth's position as a global leader in science, innovation and marine research Plymouth's position as a global centre of excellence for science, innovation and marine energy research is receiving a major boost with the announcement today of a £25 million investment plan. A new £18 million marine building will be developed by the University of Plymouth on its city campus, housing state-of-the-art research facilities including new wave tank testing equipment that will be unique in the UK.
Find out more >- 9 March 2010
Plymouth marine partners on show at international event The Plymouth Marine Sciences Partnership (PMSP) is attending the world’s premier exhibition for the marine science and technology community. Oceanology International 2010 will take place from 9th to 11th March 2010 at the ExCel conference centre in London.
Find out more >- 4 March 2010
MPs visit SAHFOS Huw Irranca-Davies, Minister for Marine and Natural Environment and Linda Gilroy, MP Plymouth Sutton, met Peter Burkill, SAHFOS Director, to discuss the CPR Survey on 3rd March 2010.
Find out more >- 1 March 2010
ELCAS news DDRC Pro Services has been accepted as an ELCAS approved provider (Enhanced Learning Credits Administration Service - Enhanced Learning for the Armed Forces).
Find out more >- 1 March 2010
DDRC 30th Anniversary Celebrations DDRC is very proud to be celebrating its 30th Anniversary this year and is planning a series of events to mark the occasion.
Find out more >- 25 February 2010
Devon’s ‘ice maidens’ advance north on Arctic expedition South West women are taking a leading role in a major Arctic expedition this spring. Three women from Devon will join Polar explorer Pen Hadow’s Catlin Arctic Survey to investigate climate change and the affects of carbon dioxide on the Arctic Ocean.
Find out more >- 23 February 2010
39 steps to understanding ocean acidification Plymouth marine scientists have joined with international colleagues to help educate the public about “ocean acidification,” the scientific details of which are intricate and sometimes counterintuitive.
Find out more >- 11 February 2010
Holistic approach for Marine Protected Areas A report on the findings of a scientific workshop, published today, urges the Foreign Secretary to consider alternative options when deciding on the best strategy for the protection of the Chagos Archipelago.
Find out more >- 8 February 2010
Going green with the Blue Mile Triple round-the world sailor Conrad Humphreys has launched the Blue Mile, which will share his passions for the water and the environment with hundreds who will swim, paddle, sail or simply walk around Plymouth Sound this summer. At the same time, a mile-long walk will link in with the National Marine Aquarium, so visitors can experience marine life while still on terra firma.
Find out more >- 5 February 2010
Sea drifters Colourful close up images of plankton, the tiny creatures that hold the key to survival in the world's oceans, are going on show at London Zoo - as part of The Royal Society's 350th anniversary celebrations. They are to feature in a book being compiled by the man who captured them - Royal Society Research Fellow, Dr Richard Kirby from the University of Plymouth.
Find out more >- 3 February 2010
The Marine Biological Association (MBA) welcomes the launch of the UK Marine Science Strategy The MBA has played an active role in the development of the Strategy and has been developing its own research, outreach and education activities which will help address the priorities outlined in the Strategy.
Find out more >- 3 February 2010
The UK Marine Science Strategy is launched A 15 year strategic framework to support the development, co-ordination and focus of marine science in the UK, across Government, industry, Non-Governmental Organisations and other sectors.
Find out more >- 2 February 2010
PML aligned for supporting delivery of UK Marine Science PML welcomes the publication this week of the UK Marine Science Strategy which will set out a framework for shaping, supporting, co-ordinating and enabling the delivery of world class marine science for the UK.
Find out more >- 1 February 2010
Double grant success for coastal processes research Professors Gerd Masselink and Paul Russell of the Centre for Coastal and Ocean Science and Engineering (CCOSE) have recently been awarded two large UK Research Council grants: a NERC Partnership grant for research into the Dynamics of Rip Currents and Implications for Beach Safety and a EPSRC grant to increase understanding and prediction of Storm Impacts on Gravel beaches.
Find out more >- 29 January 2010
Lord Kingsland PML Fellowship Awarded for the first time Dr Helen Findlay is the first recipient of the Lord Kingsland PML Fellowship, which was created in honour of Plymouth Marine Laboratory's first Chairman, Lord Christopher Kingsland.
Find out more >- 28 January 2010
Aquarium 'can be one of the best in Europe' The new boss of the National Marine Aquarium aims to make it one of the 'foremost aquariums in Europe' after revealing the attraction is now on a sound financial footing.
Find out more >- 19 January 2010
New collaboration provides one port of call for plankton collection and analysis Chelsea Technologies Group Ltd (CTG) and the Sir Alister Hardy Foundation for Ocean Science (SAHFOS) have teamed up to offer coastal and ocean monitoring authorities worldwide, a complete equipment and service provider for ship of opportunity (SOOP) based plankton sampling systems and training in plankton analysis and taxonomy.
Find out more >- 14 January 2010
New Chair for exploring the sea Dr Manuel Barange has been appointed as the new Chair of the Science Committee of the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES). Dr Barange, who will also become Director of Science at PML from April 2010, will take up his ICES post from January 2010.
Find out more >- 14 January 2010
New Chair for exploring the sea Dr Manuel Barange has been appointed as the new Chair of the Science Committee of the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES). Dr Barange, who will also become Director of Science at PML from April 2010, will take up his ICES post from January 2010.
Find out more >- 13 January 2010
UK marine science researches ‘green’ applications The UK’s marine science sector is flourishing, thanks to a solid infrastructure of marine-focussed research centres, pioneering companies and renowned universities.
Find out more >- 13 January 2010
UK marine science researches 'green' applications The UK's marine science sector is flourishing, thanks to a solid infrastructure of marine-focussed research centres, pioneering companies and renowned universities.
Find out more >- 10 December 2009
New Managing Director for the NMA The National Marine Aquarium has appointed Dr. David Gibson as its new Managing Director, replacing Andrew Robertson who leaves after two successful years at the aquarium.
Find out more >- 4 December 2009
Ocean report warns Copenhagen Conference that climate change challenge is tougher than feared A new report looking at the relationship between the world’s oceans and global warming is set to fire a stark warning shot across the bows ahead of the United Nations Conference on Climate Change in Copenhagen.
Find out more >- 4 December 2009
Small team with a big challenge in Copenhagen he Partnership for Observation of the Global Oceans (POGO) is supporting Plymouth Marine Laboratory (PML) in sending a team of three to the climate change talks being held in Copenhagen next week.
Find out more >- 2 December 2009
Marine Institute supports the Society of Marine Sciences Inaugural Lecture Frank Pope, the first ocean correspondent of the Times newspaper, as addressed a packed lecture theatre at the inaugural meeting of the new student led Society of Marine Sciences.
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