Plankton 2011 brings together 180 scientists from 30 countries to celebrate 80 years of the Continuous Plankton Recorder Survey.
On 22/23 September 2011, the Sir Alister Hardy Foundation for Ocean Science (SAHFOS) hosted 'Plankton 2011' at the Plymouth Guildhall, to celebrate the 80th year of the Continuous Plankton Recorder Survey.
Plymouth Marine Science Education Fund: Grants-in-aid 2012
The Trustees of the Plymouth Marine Science Education Fund are pleased to announce that a limited number of Grants-in-Aid of up to £250 will be available in 2012 to people who meet the criteria for attendance at conferences, symposia, workshops or advanced training courses.
Closing date for applications is Friday 13 January 2012.
25th Annual Plymouth Marine Science Lecture
The 25th Annual Plymouth Marine Science Lecture: 'Looking back in order to project into the future; new developments in marine science' was given by Professor John Field of the University of Cape Town's Marine Research Institute.
Plymouth Marine Sciences Partnership hosts a ‘networking’ lunch for the America’s Cup Plymouth Championship Fleet Race
On 18 September, the Chair of Plymouth Marine Sciences Partnership, Karena Pring, invited Plymouth local businesses to watch the final race of the America’s Cup World Series Plymouth Championship from the Laboratory on Citadel Hill, which offers spectacular views of Plymouth Sound.
Plymouth Marine Sciences Partnership and Marine Management Organisation Conference:
How can we manage our seas in the real world?
The Plymouth Marine Sciences Partnership and Marine Management Organisation Conference was held on 13th and 14th September in Plymouth University's graduation marquees on Plymouth Hoe.
The conference highlighted the key challenges in managing our seas in a sustainable manner along with discussions about the tools available to do so.
Plymouth celebrates World Oceans Day in style
On 8th June 2011, Plymouth Marine Sciences Partnership (PMSP) played a key role in celebrating World Oceans Day and the world class marine expertise that exists within Plymouth, with a showcase event in the City Centre.
The 3rd PMSP Spring Public Lecture, 'Revolutions that made the Earth'
The 3rd PMSP Spring Public Lecture, 'Revolutions that made the Earth' was be given by Professor Tim Lenton on Wednesday 22nd June 2011 in the Devonport Lecture Theatre at Plymouth University.
New steer for marine partnership
A new phase in the life of the world renowned Plymouth Marine Sciences Partnership (PMSP) has begun with the appointment of Karena Pring as the first Independent Chair of its Board.
Plymouth Marine Sciences Partnership seeks an Independent Chair
PMSP has ambitious plans for increased collaboration and expansion and to ensure an appropriate level of dedicated leadership, now seeks a Chair who will guide and lead the Partnership, engage with the Chairs of the partner organisations and represent it externally at the highest local, national and international levels.
The deadline for applications is 14th February 2011 and interviews will be held in early March 2011.
VIPs Visit Plymouth Marine Sciences Partnership
A group of distinguished guests including three local MPs, spent a day with representatives of the Plymouth Marine Sciences Partnership (PMSP) hearing about the strength of Plymouth as a focus of UK marine science.
Chief Executive of the Marine Management Organisation visits PMSP
Steven Gant, Chief Executive of the Marine Management Organisation (MMO) held a meeting with PMSP representatives during a recent visit to Plymouth in September 2010. Topics of discussion included asking how the MMO plans to engage with the wider scientific community to capture scientific knowledge and information.
Annual PMSP Conference showcases Plymouth marine science expertise
In 2010, the Annual Plymouth Marine Sciences Partnership (PMSP) conference was organised by the Marine Biological Association (MBA) to coincide with its 125th anniversary.
2nd PMSP Spring Lecture
‘Impacts of recent climate change: what do current responses of wild species indicate for the future of conservation?'
The 2nd PMSP Spring Lecture was given by Dr Camille Parmesan to a public audience at the Robbins Lecture Theatre at the University of Plymouth on 20th May, 2010.
PMSP at Oceanology International 2010 (Oi10)
The Plymouth Marine Sciences Partnership (PMSP) had a commanding presence at the biennial Oceanology International event (Oi10) held at ExCel in London from 9th to 11th March, 2010.
AMEMR 2011
27-30 June 2011, Roland Levinsky Building, University of Plymouth
AMEMR III 'The Next Generation'
Following on from the success of AMEMR 2008, the Plymouth Marine Laboratory is pleased to announce that the third Advances in Marine Ecosystem Modelling Symposium is scheduled to be held in Plymouth in June 2011.
Marine and Coastal Policy Forum 2011 - Marine Policy: Where Next?
22nd-24th June 2011
In light of the recent marine policy statement and the overarching reform of the common fisheries policy, the marine strategy framework directive and implementation of marine spatial planning, there is a need for a national forum, a forum which will lead the way by providing cross-cutting research and engagement.
Plankton 2011: An international symposium on plankton biodiversity and global change in aquatic systems.
To celebrate the 80th Anniversary of the Continuous Plankton Recorder Survey, The Sir Alister Hardy Foundation for Ocean Science will host Plankton 2011. It will seek to identify causes and consequences of long-term changes in plankton communities in fresh and marine waters. The Symposium will be held on 22nd and 23rd September 2011 in Plymouth Guildhall. For more information and to register your interest please go to www.plankton2011.org.
The Marine Biological Association
Long-term datasets show marine species advancing polewards 3 times faster than those on land
The Marine Biodiversity and Climate Change Project (MarClim) project described below focuses on species that tell us about climate change and those that are non-native. Findings of the project include:
• warm water species rapidly increasing in abundance in the UK, and advancing north by up to 50km per decade (3 times faster than changes on land shown in the report in the journal Science);
• cold water species declining in abundance, localised extinctions, southern range edges retracting, and
• detection of non-native species which have escaped from marinas and ports to natural shores.
Sir Alister Hardy Foundation for Ocean Science
The Power of Plankton - published on 10/3/2011
SAHFOS premiered its new animation; The Power of Plankton, at the Plankton 2011 symposium in September.
Plymouth Marine Laboratory
21st AMT research cruise sets sail
The 21st Atlantic Meridional Transect (AMT) research cruise will be leaving Avonmouth (UK) today and will spend just over 6 weeks sailing the length of the Atlantic, arriving in Punta Arenas (Chile) in mid-November.