Gannet feeding.

Image courtesy of Getty images. 
 

Our undergraduate and postgraduate courses are grouped into four subject areas

Elephants in nature
Biology
Penguins
Conservation
Sea turtles eating a jellyfish in the ocean
Marine biology
Mornington Peninsula aerial ocean and beach
Marine science

PhD studentship opportunities

 

Research groups

Research news

A Getty Images picture showing the town of Primosten, a popular tourist destination on the Dalmatian coast of Adriatic sea in Croatia, at night
Study highlights the European waters at greatest risk of harmful light pollution

Scientists have produced the first framework which can be used to assess whether a region is of Good Environmental Status in terms of light pollution

7 October 2026
 
 
 

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

With a dedicated Equality Diversity and Inclusion Committee (EDIC), the School of Biological and Marine Sciences is committed to embedding equality and diversity across the School’s functions and strategies, developing school-led initiatives and working towards equality charter submissions such as Athena Swan. 
Diversity and inclusion
 

Senior management team

 

Contact the School of Biological and Marine Sciences

School of Biological and Marine Sciences, University of Plymouth, Drake Circus, Plymouth, PL4 8AA, United Kingdom.