Towards net zero

Learn how the Marine Institute takes a systems-thinking approach to meet the UK's Net Zero Strategy and Global Goals
Celtic Sea floating offshore wind
 
 
 
We are pioneering the use of marine renewable energy to restore the global carbon balance, driving clean maritime through green shipping and autonomous systems, while increasing natural carbon capture, to minimise harmful effects of human activity.

Research centres and groups

Through our whole-system transdisciplinary approach to solutions-oriented research, we are accelerating sustainable developments towards Net Zero.

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Centre for Decarbonisation and Offshore Renewable Energy

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Applied Nature-based Solutions Research Interest Group

Palaeoclimate

Earth history and palaeoclimates

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Research projects and initiatives

Supergen ORE Research Landscape Supergen Offshore Renewable Energy Hub
 A £9 million project bringing together wave, tidal and offshore wind research to benefit academia, industry, policymakers and the public

Seagrass Blue Carbon
 Developing new transdisciplinary perspectives on carbon stores, restoring natural habitats, and improving the wellbeing of coastal communities

Celtic Sea floating offshore wind Floating offshore wind solutions for Celtic Sea developers
 A research initiative bringing together technical capabilities and expertise to support the successful roll-out of floating offshore wind in the Celtic Sea

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Making an impact through leading research and expertise

Our longstanding, reputable portfolio of research and innovation, ensures we are well-placed to address the UN Sustainable Development Goals and inform national and international policy.
  • In partnership, led the creation of the UK’s first e-marine hub of shore-side charging facilities and pioneered the UK’s first sea-going electric ferry and e-vessel.
  • Developed the first technological solutions for measuring blue carbon ecosystems, the UK’s first marine Natural Capital Asset Register.
  • Contributed to the Global Maritime Trends 2025 report examining changes needed in the global maritime industry.
 
 
 

Study opportunities

Our marine- and ocean-related degrees are supporting the next generation of thinkers and change-makers to move us towards net zero.
Environmental management and sustainability student, Alvania, removing plastic remnants from the beach
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

We also supervise postgraduate research in the following areas: