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

Vampire crabs (Geosesarma species) are small, semi-terrestrial tropical crabs native to Southeast Asia. These Red Devil Vampire Crabs (Geosesarma hagen) are the subject of ongoing research at the University of Plymouth to establish their behaviours
Scientists provide first assessment of online global trade in brachyuran land crabs

Research led by the University aims to pave the way for informed decisions about the catching, importing and exporting of key species

3 July 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.