Marine Research Plymouth is a partnership and shared vision to harness the expertise of the UK’s largest cluster of marine science researchers and cutting-edge facilities.

Building greater cohesion and cooperation across three leading institutions in pursuit of world-leading marine science for a sustainable future, Marine Research Plymouth combines the internationally-renowned marine science capabilities of the Marine Biological Association (MBA), Plymouth Marine Laboratory (PML) and the University of Plymouth (UoP).

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Initiative increases awareness of the threats posed by light pollution to the global ocean
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Initiative increases awareness of the threats posed by light pollution to the global ocean
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Marine Research Plymouth partners have launched the Global Ocean Artificial Light at Night Network at the United Nations Ocean Decade Conference in Barcelona

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Marine scientists join forces on Ocean Warrior’s Resolute Expeditions
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Marine scientists join forces on Ocean Warrior’s Resolute Expeditions
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Marine Research Plymouth partners are involved in a ground-breaking initiative to demonstrate the importance and feasibility of net zero marine science.

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Small but mighty – study highlights the abundance and importance of the ocean’s tiniest inhabitants
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Small but mighty – study highlights the abundance and importance of the ocean’s tiniest inhabitants
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New research led by the Marine Research Plymouth partners sheds light on tiny plankton, which measure less than 0.02mm in diameter but can make up more than 70% of the plankton biomass found in the ocean.

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PhD studentship with Marine Research Plymouth
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PhD studentship with Marine Research Plymouth
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Come and join our vibrant community of marine PhD students. Applications are invited for a 3½ year PhD studentship to start on 1st October 2024

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We Support ‘Leave No One Behind’

Leave no one behind is the central, transformative promise of the UN’s 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its Sustainable Development Goals.

It represents the unequivocal commitment of all UN Member States to eradicate poverty in all its forms, end discrimination and exclusion, and reduce the inequalities and vulnerabilities that leave people behind and undermine the potential of individuals and of humanity as a whole.

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