Head of the School of Biological and Marine Sciences
School of Biological and Marine Sciences
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6Over 70 academics, 40 technical staff and over 1,200 students
6World class research from internationally renowned researchers
6100% satisfaction on the National Student Survey (NSS, 2019) in several of our courses
 £4.65 million Marine Station with several research boats and diving facilities
6Newly refurbished, state-of-the-art teaching and research facilities
The whitefin swellshark will be forced to move and adapt under the future ocean conditions presently forecast as a result of climate change
Researchers at the University of Plymouth and Plymouth Marine Laboratory are examining the environmental effects of sunscreen chemical
A project led by the University and Marine Biological Association will use plankton as the “canaries in the coalmine” of ocean health
The 2025 event showcased our expertise in climate education, marine light pollution and offshore aquaculture
New research highlights the benefits of existing long-term monitoring programmes and emerging technologies in monitoring the health of our seas
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