(2002, Plymouth UK; 160 staff;
Mission: “to develop integrated marine science towards the sustainable future of the ocean”. Owns PML Applications, a portal for accessing the marine research and technology for commercial use, providing outstanding marine consultation and services to a global client base.
Research Priorities
- Global Change
- Blue Economy
- Marine Observation
- Pollutants
- Health
- Official Development Assistance
Climate Linked Atlantic Sector Science
- Closely connected to the UK’s National Environment Research Council (NERC)
Example of a Recent Report:
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S.E. Nelms et al., “Microplastics in marine mammals stranded around the British coast: ubiquitous but transitory?”, Nature.com: Scientific Reports , Jan 31, 2019, 8p.
Patron: James Cameron,
- Film maker and environmentalist