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A world leader in the field of marine research, Plymouth Marine Laboratory (PML) delivers impactful science in support of a sustainable ocean future.
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PML's Prof Pennie Lindeque & Dr Emily Stevenson (@emilymaystevenson.bsky.social) explain how #plastic #BioBeads used in #sewage wastewater treatment can harbour “superbug” #bacteria. Read the full story: theconversation.com/plastic-bio-...

@exetermarine.bsky.social @exeter.ac.uk
'What makes bio-beads particularly concerning isn’t just the plastic itself – it’s what they carry. These pellets are designed to maximise bacterial growth, and when they come from sewage treatment facilities, that biofilm may include harmful bacteria, including E. coli and other pathogens dangerous to humans. More worryingly, research – including our own studies – shows these plastics can harbour “superbug” bacteria that are resistant to antibiotics.' PML's Prof Penelope Lindeque and Emily Stevenson (also University of Exeter ) discuss how plastic bio-beads used in wastewater treatment can harbour “superbug” bacteria in this latest article from The Conversation UK.
November 26, 2025 at 11:04 AM
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The perfect opportunity for someone: we have a opening for a #HR Advisor, in our friendly #HumanResources team. Find out more and apply: pml.ac.uk/working-with...

#Plymouth #Hiring #PlymouthJobs #JobsInPlymouth
November 21, 2025 at 5:47 PM
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... just look at these 👀 Just a handful of the incredible new #PhD opportunities at the lab.

Visit our website to see them all, and apply!
🔗 pml.ac.uk/Working-with...

#PhDs #PhDopportunities #hiring #Plymouth #PhDlife
November 21, 2025 at 5:03 PM
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#COP30: Join online, in 1 hour! We have an incredible panel for 'Aligning the Ocean-Climate-Biodiversity Agenda to Maximize the Impact of #OceanBasedSolutions to #ClimateChange'

This is the #VirtualOceanPavilion High-Level Closing Event - register online: us02web.zoom.us/rest/webinar...
November 20, 2025 at 2:10 PM
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#COP30: Starting soon, join us for 'Understand, Deliver, Reshape: Charting a Path to a Thriving Ocean', which marks the 10th anniversary of the #ParisAgreement & outlines policy recommendations from the Ocean Climate Platform network.

⏰10:30–11:30 BRT (GMT-3)
📍 #OceanPavilion
November 20, 2025 at 12:11 PM
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#COP30: Today, join us for 'How to be SMART in Meeting Ocean-Climate-Societal Challenges in a Changing Landscape'.

⏰16:45–18:15 BRT (GMT-3)
📍Side Event Room 7, Blue Zone

Opportunity to join online (however COP30 accreditation required): cop30platform.unfccc.int/events/cop30...
November 19, 2025 at 4:10 PM
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#COP30: If you’re on the ground in #Belém, come and meet the PML International team at Booth 47 in the Blue Zone - we're here until 20th November.
November 18, 2025 at 6:14 PM
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And, #SaveTheDate: Join #CarbonToSea For an Expert Webinar on Environmental Monitoring in #OAE on Dec 4th, leading scientists discussing the latest insights & best practices for monitoring environmental impacts in #OceanAlkalinityEnhancement research. Register🔗 www.eventbrite.com/e/webinar-un...
November 18, 2025 at 12:28 PM
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#COP30: Yesterday's session shared the latest science on #OceanAcidification, with global case studies highlighting its impacts & the potential of #OceanAlkalinityEnhancement (OAE).

Read & feed into draft #OAE Environmental Impact Monitoring Framework: www.carbontosea.org/2025/10/27/e...
November 18, 2025 at 12:20 PM
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#COP30: Today, join us for #OceanAcidification and #AlkalinityEnhancement: Global Case Studies on Impacts and Local Opportunities. ⏰1:30 pm - 2:30 pm📍#OceanPavilion

More info: oceanpavilion-cop.org/session/ocea...
November 17, 2025 at 11:27 AM
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Ocean action is #ClimateAction.

The latest ROCA report, released at #COP30 and featuring contributions from PML scientists, warns that ocean solutions remain underfunded - despite their crucial role in #ClimateMitigation. Read more 👇 pml.ac.uk/news/ocean-a...
November 17, 2025 at 10:46 AM
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We're #hiring! We have an exciting opportunity for an #EarthObservation Scientist - on a one year fixed term appointment (Maternity cover) - to work on topics related to #phytoplankton #PrimaryProduction, #PhytoplanktonDynamics and #biodiversity. Find out more and apply: pml.ac.uk/working-with...
November 14, 2025 at 5:29 PM
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#COP30: Happening soon, the launch of the #StateOfTheCryosphereReport press event!

📍#CryospherePavilion, #BlueZone
⏰18:30 BRT (GMT-3)

Not in #Belém? Join online via @iccinet.bsky.social YouTube here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=a_Gw...
November 13, 2025 at 8:15 PM
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No crew, no problem! 🤖 Our #AutoNaut has completed a successful mission in #Plymouth Sound with @noc.ac.uk as part of the @marco-bolo.bsky.social project - collecting #plankton images & #eDNA samples autonomously using cutting-edge #AutonomousTech. Find out more🔗 pml.ac.uk/news/no-crew...
November 13, 2025 at 11:47 AM
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Delighted to announce that our Prof Penelope Lindeque and Dr Matt Cole have been once again named among the world’s most influential researchers!

Listed in @clarivate.com's #HighlyCited2025 with their internationally-recognised research on marine #microplastics.

#CitationsMatter
November 12, 2025 at 3:26 PM
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📢 TODAY at #COP30: join in-person or livestream online! In this session, scientists and experts will explore the status of the #ArcticOcean, and what we must do to protect it.
⏰ 5pm BRT (8pm UK time)
📍 Cryosphere Pavilion, Blue Zone
💻 Livestream: www.youtube.com/watch?v=FftZ...
November 12, 2025 at 1:41 PM
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We couldn't agree more with the words from Secretary-General of the United Nations António Guterres at #COP30 #Brazil 👏
November 12, 2025 at 12:13 PM
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#COP30: Starting shortly in the #OceanPavilion! Join us for '#BlueCarbon Collaboration: Sharing #Japan's #CoastalSolutions with #Asia and beyond (including #mCDR Pathways'.

📆November 11
⏰ 12pm - 1pm
🔗More information: oceanpavilion-cop.org/session/blue...

With PML's Prof Ana Queiros speaking.
November 11, 2025 at 1:37 PM
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#COP30: If you're not on the ground in #Belém, don't worry, you can stay on top of the news with the COP30 #VirtualOceanPavilion! This is a free to access online platform democratising access to the ocean in #ClimateNegotiations.

Register here: cop30oceanpavilion.vfairs.com/en/
November 10, 2025 at 8:47 PM
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Melting ice, rising seas, collapsing ecosystems. The new @iccinet.bsky.social #StateOfTheCryosphereReport warns of “rapid, irreversible, and disastrous” impacts from accelerating #IceLoss – but states the worst impacts can still be avoided: pml.ac.uk/news/global-...
November 6, 2025 at 6:06 PM
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📅 Date for the Diary: Dec 4th - PML's Prof Helen Findlay will be speaking on the topic of #OceanAlkalinityEnhancement alongside other leading scientists in this area of research. Register for the online webinar 🔗 www.eventbrite.com/e/webinar-un...

#OAE #oceanbasedcarbonremoval #mCDR #oCDR
November 6, 2025 at 4:55 PM
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📩 The latest PML newsletter - 'A new era for marine science' - is out! You can read it in your browser here: bit.ly/47CwXdB

📬 Sign up for updates straight to your inbox here: pml.ac.uk/newsletter/
November 5, 2025 at 4:53 PM
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🌊 Next Monday (3rd Nov), the #COP29 #VirtualOceanPavilion begins! A free online platform democratising access to #ClimateNegotiations. To kick off, Monday has three incredible webinars featuring global experts (inc. our Prof Matt Frost!). Register 🔗 cop30oceanpavilion.vfairs.com/en/agenda-page
October 31, 2025 at 3:26 PM
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This Thursday, join the launch event for the 'Handbook on Sustainable Ocean Plans: A Practitioner’s Guide'

🗓️ Thursday, 30 October 2025
🕦 4:00 to 5:00 PM (GMT)
📍 Online
🔗 Register here: www.wri.org/events/2025/...
October 28, 2025 at 9:42 AM
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Dr Lessin said: “For Plymouth children to have this access to world-class research in action was truly special, and their curiosity was inspiring.” 💙

A big thank you to @bas.ac.uk for your time, generosity, and for inspiring the next generation of ocean explorers. 🌍
October 24, 2025 at 1:22 PM