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Prof Smyth in action today at the UK National Centre for Marine Autonomy Pavilion (stand 400). NCMA unites world-class research, industry & gov partners to deliver next gen uncrewed & autonomous marine systems.

#Oi26: Belter of a first day at #OceanologyInternational! PML’s Prof Tim Smyth delivered a presentation on Smart Sound #Plymouth - the UK’s leading testing facility for #MarineAutonomy, #UncrewedSystems, and advanced #OceanTech, and led by ourselves at PML. Find out more: smartsoundplymouth.co.uk

👆 Satellite data aside, in this article, we also explain how tools like the Open Data Cube can harness other kinds of data - like in our Vis4Sea project which is investigating the use of remote monitoring devices to observe changes in water quality.

Democratising data: how improving Big Data accessibility is helping to protect crucial ecosystems Increasing the value and use of Big Data is a big topic in the information age. This article outlines how accessibility is being addressed, highlighting the different ways in which PML is optimising u

🔓 #BigData unlocked: New tools like the #OpenDataCube are helping scientists turn enormous #satellite archives (that is, petabytes of #SatelliteData) into maps that track ecosystems, #WaterQuality & #CarbonStores. Here’s how better access to big data can protect our planet: pml.ac.uk/news/democra...

Antarctic Peninsula Faces Starkly Different Futures, Depending on Decisions Made Today - Eos A study reveals interconnected changes under three emissions pathways and describes the emerging challenges facing Antarctic fieldwork.

A new study shows how Antarctic Peninsula systems will be affected under different emissions scenarios. 🧪

Research led by @iceybethan.bsky.social from @ncl-geography.bsky.social with colleagues from @bas.ac.uk, @pml.ac.uk, and elsewhere. eos.org/articles/ant...

PML in Canada: Championing science-backed decision-making at the World Ocean Summit Scientists from PML were among the expert panellists at the event this week in Montreal

Scientists from PML were among the expert panellists at the event this week at the Economist Impact's #WorldOceanSummit in #Montreal - with discussions centred on sustainable ocean management, climate resilience, regulation and barriers to investment: pml.ac.uk/news/pml-in-...

#OceanSummit

Kerry is PML's Professor of Deep-Sea Ecology and Co-lead of UN Ocean Decade (@unoceandecade.bsky.social) Challenger 150 Programme (@challenger150.bsky.social).

👆Joined by Astrid Schomaker – (@unbiodiversity.bsky.social), Dr Kilaparti Ramakrishna – (@whoi.edu), Ken Paul - Pokiok Associates, Charles Goddard – Economist Impact and Dr Hendra Yusran Siry – Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries - Republic of Indonesia.

"The science, much like policy, needs to be more strategic & coordinated in order to understand where ecosystems are & how they are responding to climate change." - PML's Prof Kerry Howell speaking at the Economist Impact's #OceanSummit on the panel "Effective & equitable implementation of #30x30"

‘Deep Vision’ project harnesses artificial intelligence to map Atlantic biodiversity Supported by the Bezos Earth Fund, and launched this week at the 13th annual World Ocean Summit, the project will help guide marine management in the High Seas.

With support from the #BezosEarthFund's, ‘AI for Climate and Nature Grand Challenge’, #DeepVision will help inform protection of areas beyond national jurisdiction - the #HighSeas - and support implementation of the #HighSeasTreaty: pml.ac.uk/news/deep-vi...

Led by Plymouth Marine Laboratory and the University of Plymouth (@plymuni.bsky.social / @plymbiomarsci.bsky.social), the #DeepVision project is analysing thousands of hours of seafloor footage to identify keystone species that provide vital habitats and support #CarbonStorage in the ocean’s depths.

📢Launched today at the Economist Impact's #WorldOceanSummit 🌊

Scientists are creating comprehensive maps of #VulnerableMarineEcosystems ( #VMEs ) across the #AtlanticOcean - using #AI to unlock decades of unexplored #DeepSea imagery: 🔗 pml.ac.uk/news/deep-vi...

Authors: PML's Prof Angus Atkinson and Dr Victor Martinez Vicente, and Professor Bob Brewin of University of Exeter @exeter.ac.uk / @exetermarine.bsky.social

Satellite images show how Antarctica’s vanishing sea ice is changing the food chain With the loss of sea ice, tiny filter feeders known as ‘salps’ can thrive, while shrimp-like krill lose out.

“Around ten years ago, everything changed.”

New satellite analysis shows Antarctic sea-ice loss has increased #phytoplankton across 70% of the #SouthernOcean. Good news? Not quite.

Discover the 'winners' and 'losers':
theconversation.com/satellite-im...

NECCTON releases key report - The NECCTON project delivers 27 new ecosystem variables, many recommended for the Copernicus Marine Service — from fish biomass to oxygen & pollution. zenodo.org/records/1866... @mercatorocean.bsky.social @copernicusmarine.bsky.social @ec.europa.eu @pml.ac.uk

13th annual World Ocean Summit This year’s 13th annual World Ocean Summit, 4th – 5th March in Montréal, Canada, comes at a turning point: the High Seas Biodiversity Treaty (BBNJ) has been ratified, the WTO Fisheries Subsidi

Besides the panel discussions our team is looking forward to meeting with the Summit delegates at the PML exhibition stand.

Find out more about our involvement in the Economist Impact's 13th annual #WorldOceanSummit:
pml.ac.uk/event/13th-a...

PML's Professor Helen Findlay will be speaking in a session focused on unlocking #BlueCarbon’s role in #ClimateFinance, how #NatureBasedSolutions should be valued to reflect their role in #ClimateMitigation, and the science and governance around #MarineCarbonDioxideRemoval ( #mCDR).

PML's Prof Kerry Howell @deepseaecol.bsky.social joins a session on the effective and equitable implementation of #30×30, how #MarineProtectedAreas ( #MPAs) can be expanded in economically viable ways, & what financing, governance & leadership are needed to turn commitments into credible protection.

It's time for action. The question is no longer 'why' act for the ocean - but 'how'.

The #WorldOceanSummit arrives at a turning point for ocean governance, finance & science. Proud to have PML experts taking part in discussions shaping real-world action: pml.ac.uk/event/13th-a...

#OSM26 highlights 📽️ 🌊 It’s been a busy week of sessions, collaborations and new connections - and still plenty yet to come on the final day today!

Hear from PML and PML Applications scientists about what they’ve been been up to this week, and their conference highlights.

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Fish: kind of important 🌍

Dr Powley, lead author of the new study, is presenting the research tomorrow at #OSM26 in #Glasgow.
⏰11.30am 📅 27th February 📍Hall 1.

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UNESCO report: Major blind spot in ocean carbon research could A new report by the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) of UNESCO reveals a critical lack of understanding of how the ocean absorbs and stores carbon. This glaring uncertainty about our

The new study comes as, this week, IOC UNESCO released a new report revealing a critical lack of understanding of how the ocean absorbs and stores carbon – described as a ‘major blind spot that could undermine global climate predictions’.
www.unesco.org/en/articles/...

⚠️Fish are missing from #ClimateModels - and this fundamentally changes predictions of how much #carbon the ocean can absorb 🐟

In our latest study, when fish were included in models, the ocean’s estimated CO₂ uptake fell by 7% 📉
🔗 pml.ac.uk/news/fish-th...

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A milestone for #science: Scientists at PML led in developing the first operational #DigitalTwin of the #ocean; a system that forecasts real-world coastal conditions and improves its performance by targeting critical data gaps using #MarineAutonomy 👇 pml.ac.uk/news/smarter...

PML showcases first ever operational digital twin of the Ocean The system was presented at the Ocean Sciences Meeting in Glasgow this week

A milestone in the future of #science: Scientists at PML led in developing the first operational #DigitalTwin of the #ocean; a system that forecasts real-world coastal conditions and improves its performance by targeting critical data gaps using #MarineAutonomy 👇 pml.ac.uk/news/smarter...

Helen brings exceptional scientific leadership, collaboration and dedication to the international ocean acidification community. We warmly congratulate her on this appointment and look forward to supporting the next phase of OARS’ work 💙

Last year, Helen led landmark research alerting the world that the #PlanetaryBoundary for ocean acidification has now been exceeded, bringing global attention to the urgency of the situation we now face.

And just today at #OSM26, she presented ‘Perspectives on #MarineCarbonDioxideRemoval from GOA-ON’, highlighting international efforts to better understand and respond to ocean change.

@goa-on.bsky.social