World number one for marine impact
Award-winning recognition for our contributions to marine research and teaching
Our mission is to advance sustainable use of the marine environment through our systems-thinking approach to research, education and innovation.
With one of the largest marine and maritime portfolios of any institution in Europe, we have a long-held and outstanding international reputation for conducting world-leading, transdisciplinary research.
Through this, with our partners and collaborators, we are developing and optimising positive interventions in response to global challenges, while training the scientists and business leaders of the future.
We have joined forces with the Marine Biological Association and Plymouth Marine Laboratory to launch Marine Research Plymouth. Collectively, we host the largest number of marine scientists in any UK city and establish Plymouth as an international centre of excellence for marine research.
Award-winning recognition for our contributions to marine research and teaching
1st in world for marine, 23rd in world for sustainable development (THE Impact Rankings 2021)
Two-time Queen’s Anniversary Prize winner: solutions for the global marine sector (2011) and world-leading microplastics discovery work (2019)
Ranked the top UK university for Marine and Ocean Engineering in the ShanghaiRanking Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2019
From first coining the word ‘microplastics’ to leading the UK’s offshore renewable energy consortium and launching world-first maritime cybersecurity facilities, our researchers are making headlines in the pursuit of healthy, resilient oceans.
COP26: Examining the evidence for global action
The UN Climate Change Convention in 2021 – also known as COP26 – represented the largest coming together of world leaders to address climate change, and find real solutions. The race is truly on to slow climate change and protect our planet, improve global health and re-build post-pandemic economies through a green recovery.
For our part, it is more important than ever that researchers take a whole-systems approach in the search for solutions. We need to address local environmental priorities alongside national and international goals, if net-zero carbon and sustainable blue-green growth is to be achieved. Our researchers share how systems thinking through transdisciplinary research is key to providing evidence for global action ahead of COP26.The University has been ranked among the top 5% of global universities in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2022
A series of high power DC electric charging stations has been switched on around Plymouth Sound National Marine Park
A new Guide to Lionfish Management in the Mediterranean features a series of recommendations to manage populations
The University of Plymouth has played a key role in the region being recognised for the quality of its waves and its thriving blue economy
Study shows advances in street lighting are reducing the efficacy of coastal species’ camouflage
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Marine Institute
University of Plymouth
Level 3, Marine Building
Drake Circus
Plymouth
PL4 8AA
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