The ocean, a vast vibrant world and a
major life support system, it underpins
all of nature including humankind we all
depend upon it but our population is
increasing, more waste is produced more
and new resources are needed and we're
changing the marine environment so it's
vital we understand and manage society's
impacts on the oceans.
For over 40 years
Plymouth Marine Laboratory has been
leading the way as a world renowned
independent Research Institute with a
strong track record in marine science
excellence. We promote sustainable
management of this dynamic yet delicate
environment our research focuses on
areas of high biological productivity
including the upper ocean and coastal
seas through a combination of
observations, experiments, analysis, expert
judgment and modelling, we undertake
research to understand how the ocean
works how it might change and what those
changes mean for society, the economy and
the range of benefits the marine
environment provides for people. Our
research has global impact by providing
understanding of the marine environment
and its future, informing policy, sharing
our skills with developing countries and
educating the next generation of marine
scientists
we make a difference. PML's
facilities are world-class providing our
scientists, students and visitors with
the tools they need to conduct this
pioneering and meaningful research from
a single cell to the entire ocean, from
local to global.
Through our research we
listen to the ocean for what it's
telling us about the health of our
marine environment and how we're
affecting it, this deep understanding it
helps us explore our potential for a
more sustainable way of life, for
humankind and our planet now and into
the future.
