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Sam Fawcett, Manager of the Centre for Coastal Technologies at PML Applications, says he always knew he wanted a career in...
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INTERVIEW: Sam Fawcett’s career journey from salmon DNA to Smart Sound Plymouth
June, 17, 2026

INTERVIEW: Sam Fawcett’s career journey from salmon DNA to Smart Sound Plymouth

Sam Fawcett, Manager of the Centre for Coastal Technologies at PML Applications, says he always knew he wanted a career...
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Sam Fawcett To Showcase Commercial Applications of Marine Autonomy at Ocean Tech Expo
June, 5, 2026

Sam Fawcett To Showcase Commercial Applications of Marine Autonomy at Ocean Tech Expo

Sam Fawcett (PML Applications’ Manager of the Centre for Coastal Technologies and Smart Sound Plymouth’s Head of Commercial) and Professor...
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Sam Fawcett Presenting Latest Ocean Alkalinity Enhancement Environmental Impact Monitoring Framework at Carbon to Sea Annual Convening 2026
April, 22, 2026

Sam Fawcett Presenting Latest Ocean Alkalinity Enhancement Environmental Impact Monitoring Framework at Carbon to Sea Annual Convening 2026

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£50 million defence growth deal investment supports maritime business innovation in Plymouth and the South West
April, 14, 2026

£50 million defence growth deal investment supports maritime business innovation in Plymouth and the South West

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Sam Fawcett talking autonomous technology at Oceanology International 2026 for PML Applications and Smart Sound Plymouth
March, 3, 2026

Sam Fawcett talking autonomous technology at Oceanology International 2026 for PML Applications and Smart Sound Plymouth

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New Ocean Alkalinity Enhancement Environmental Monitoring Framework to be presented at Ocean Sciences Meeting 2026
February, 18, 2026

New Ocean Alkalinity Enhancement Environmental Monitoring Framework to be presented at Ocean Sciences Meeting 2026

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New study shows co-benefits increase value of blue ecosystems 10- to 100-fold beyond carbon sequestration alone
January, 21, 2026

New study shows co-benefits increase value of blue ecosystems 10- to 100-fold beyond carbon sequestration alone

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PML Applications are Official Sponsors of the Coastal Futures 2026 Conference in London
January, 16, 2026

PML Applications are Official Sponsors of the Coastal Futures 2026 Conference in London

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Case Study: Open Water Trials of Dynautics’ Phantom 2 Uncrewed Underwater Vehicle Prototype
January, 14, 2026

Case Study: Open Water Trials of Dynautics’ Phantom 2 Uncrewed Underwater Vehicle Prototype

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Celebrating the past year at PML Applications – Autonomy Announcements, CORDIAL, New Team Members and more!
December, 19, 2025

Celebrating the past year at PML Applications – Autonomy Announcements, CORDIAL, New Team Members and more!

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A Day in the Life of a Marine Environmental Consultancy Team: Fieldwork
December, 11, 2025

A Day in the Life of a Marine Environmental Consultancy Team: Fieldwork

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Environmental Impact: Importance of Modelling in mCDR Development
November, 25, 2025

Environmental Impact: Importance of Modelling in mCDR Development

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INTERVIEW: PML Applications’ New Chief Executive, Dr Tom Vance, Shares Insight into His Vision for PML Applications
November, 12, 2025

INTERVIEW: PML Applications’ New Chief Executive, Dr Tom Vance, Shares Insight into His Vision for PML Applications

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Updates to Enhanced Natural Capital Tool Supports Better Understanding of How Habitats and Species Support Human Wellbeing
November, 3, 2025

Updates to Enhanced Natural Capital Tool Supports Better Understanding of How Habitats and Species Support Human Wellbeing

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Ocean Alkalinity Enhancement: PML Applications & Carbon to Sea collaborate on first-of-its-kind environmental monitoring framework
October, 27, 2025

Ocean Alkalinity Enhancement: PML Applications & Carbon to Sea collaborate on first-of-its-kind environmental monitoring framework

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UK-First Policy Expanding Water Space for Unmanned Marine Systems Embraced By PML Applications and Plymouth Marine Laboratory (PML)
October, 20, 2025

UK-First Policy Expanding Water Space for Unmanned Marine Systems Embraced By PML Applications and Plymouth Marine Laboratory (PML)

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High Performance Coatings and Compatible Cleaning Methods Significantly Reduce Pollution, New Study by PML Applications Shows
October, 7, 2025

High Performance Coatings and Compatible Cleaning Methods Significantly Reduce Pollution, New Study by PML Applications Shows

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Summer at PML Applications: Marine Autonomy Updates, Fieldwork Days, CORDIAL and Conferences
September, 25, 2025

Summer at PML Applications: Marine Autonomy Updates, Fieldwork Days, CORDIAL and Conferences

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Top 10 Areas We Are Supporting the Progression Towards a Healthier Ocean for Nature and Society
August, 22, 2025

Top 10 Areas We Are Supporting the Progression Towards a Healthier Ocean for Nature and Society

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Revolutionising the use of Earth Observation Data: An Intro to PML Applications’ New CORDIAL Product
July, 24, 2025

Revolutionising the use of Earth Observation Data: An Intro to PML Applications’ New CORDIAL Product

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Top 10 Ways We Are Actively Working Towards Cleaner Seas
July, 11, 2025

Top 10 Ways We Are Actively Working Towards Cleaner Seas

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Plymouth Designated National Centre for Marine Autonomy
June, 18, 2025

Plymouth Designated National Centre for Marine Autonomy

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RV Plymouth Quest Returns from Refit Ready for New Research Voyages
June, 4, 2025

RV Plymouth Quest Returns from Refit Ready for New Research Voyages

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Sam Fawcett To Present At Carbon to Sea Annual Convening in Washington, D.C.
May, 13, 2025

Sam Fawcett To Present At Carbon to Sea Annual Convening in Washington, D.C.

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PML Applications Scientist Contributes to Groundbreaking Marine Metal Lifespan Model
November, 4, 2024

PML Applications Scientist Contributes to Groundbreaking Marine Metal Lifespan Model

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PML Applications Contributes to Major UN Report on Marine Biofouling
September, 25, 2024

PML Applications Contributes to Major UN Report on Marine Biofouling

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Developing a Framework for Monitoring Environmental Impact during Ocean Alkalinity Enhancement (OAE) Field Trials
August, 22, 2024

Developing a Framework for Monitoring Environmental Impact during Ocean Alkalinity Enhancement (OAE) Field Trials

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Pioneering Ocean Carbon Removal technique proves successful in pilot study
July, 1, 2024

Pioneering Ocean Carbon Removal technique proves successful in pilot study

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Welsh Data Cube Training Unlocks Earth Observation Capabilities
June, 5, 2024

Welsh Data Cube Training Unlocks Earth Observation Capabilities

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Ocean Tech Expo (June 26-27 2024)
May, 2, 2024

Ocean Tech Expo (June 26-27 2024)

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PML Applications contributes to UK ‘Future of Ocean Technology’ inquiry report
January, 24, 2024

PML Applications contributes to UK ‘Future of Ocean Technology’ inquiry report

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MARINE BIOSECURITY IN THE SOUTH ATLANTIC: Interview with Anna Yunnie – Principal Consultant, PML Applications
December, 6, 2023

MARINE BIOSECURITY IN THE SOUTH ATLANTIC: Interview with Anna Yunnie – Principal Consultant, PML Applications

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PML Applications takes part in SDG Flag Campaign 2023
September, 26, 2023

PML Applications takes part in SDG Flag Campaign 2023

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Painting the way for a more sustainable future for our seas and the Royal Navy
March, 17, 2023

Painting the way for a more sustainable future for our seas and the Royal Navy

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PML Applications experts will be attending Ocean Business
March, 15, 2023

PML Applications experts will be attending Ocean Business

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PML Applications Commences Strategic Collaboration with Brinc to Support Ocean Carbon Dioxide Removal (OCDR) Startups
March, 15, 2023

PML Applications Commences Strategic Collaboration with Brinc to Support Ocean Carbon Dioxide Removal (OCDR) Startups

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‘Environmental Impact of Ships’ book available to buy
November, 23, 2022

‘Environmental Impact of Ships’ book available to buy

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Case Study: Sharpham Marsh Sediment Level Surveys
November, 15, 2022

Case Study: Sharpham Marsh Sediment Level Surveys

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CCT supports the successful recovery of BoatyMcBoatface
June, 30, 2022

CCT supports the successful recovery of BoatyMcBoatface

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Webinar: Lessons from BWMS operational data
May, 2, 2022

Webinar: Lessons from BWMS operational data

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Sam Fawcett To Showcase Commercial Applications of Marine Autonomy at Ocean Tech Expo
June, 5, 2026

Sam Fawcett To Showcase Commercial Applications of Marine Autonomy at Ocean Tech Expo

Sam Fawcett (PML Applications’ Manager of the Centre for Coastal Technologies and Smart Sound Plymouth’s Head of...
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Sam Fawcett Presenting Latest Ocean Alkalinity Enhancement Environmental Impact Monitoring Framework at Carbon to Sea Annual Convening 2026
April, 22, 2026

Sam Fawcett Presenting Latest Ocean Alkalinity Enhancement Environmental Impact Monitoring Framework at Carbon to Sea Annual Convening 2026

PML Applications’ Manager for the Centre of Coastal Technologies, Sam Fawcett, is going to Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, to...
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Sam Fawcett talking autonomous technology at Oceanology International 2026 for PML Applications and Smart Sound Plymouth
March, 3, 2026

Sam Fawcett talking autonomous technology at Oceanology International 2026 for PML Applications and Smart Sound Plymouth

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New Ocean Alkalinity Enhancement Environmental Monitoring Framework to be presented at Ocean Sciences Meeting 2026
February, 18, 2026

New Ocean Alkalinity Enhancement Environmental Monitoring Framework to be presented at Ocean Sciences Meeting 2026

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PML Applications are Official Sponsors of the Coastal Futures 2026 Conference in London
January, 16, 2026

PML Applications are Official Sponsors of the Coastal Futures 2026 Conference in London

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PML Applications to Participate in Ocean Visions Biennial Summit 2025
March, 5, 2025

PML Applications to Participate in Ocean Visions Biennial Summit 2025

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PML Applications to Present at 3rd GloFouling Forum in Busan
November, 4, 2024

PML Applications to Present at 3rd GloFouling Forum in Busan

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PML Applications joins the Port In-Water Cleaning Conference
September, 27, 2024

PML Applications joins the Port In-Water Cleaning Conference

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PML Applications will be exhibiting at the Oceanology International 2024
February, 13, 2024

PML Applications will be exhibiting at the Oceanology International 2024

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Join Us for the ITAC 2023 Event: Charting the Course for Oil Spill Response Excellence
October, 4, 2023

Join Us for the ITAC 2023 Event: Charting the Course for Oil Spill Response Excellence

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PML Applications at the Oceans of Knowledge 2023
October, 4, 2023

PML Applications at the Oceans of Knowledge 2023

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PML Applications expert speaking at the Carbon Capture and Storage Webinar, 4th July
June, 28, 2023

PML Applications expert speaking at the Carbon Capture and Storage Webinar, 4th July

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Join our hyperspectral and GEONA experts at GEO Business, 17-18 May, Excel Centre, London
May, 12, 2023

Join our hyperspectral and GEONA experts at GEO Business, 17-18 May, Excel Centre, London

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PML Applications experts will be attending Ocean Business
March, 15, 2023

PML Applications experts will be attending Ocean Business

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