Research and Expertise
Plymouth has established itself as a major research centre for marine science at internationally recognised centres of excellence such as the University of Plymouth, Plymouth Marine Laboratory (PML), the Marine Biological Association of the UK (MBA), the Sir Alister Hardy Foundation for Ocean Science, and the National Marine Aquarium. South West England universities offer excellence in mechanical and electrical/electronic engineering courses and research at Bath, Bristol, Plymouth and West of England Universities.
The University of Exeter
Particular expertise in materials research with highly developed links into the business community.
The University of Plymouth
Main areas of expertise include oceanography, marine biology, coastal protection and logistics.
The University of Bath (Department of Physics)
An international expertise in the design of new sonar instruments, seabed mapping, and the analyses of marine risks such as buried waste and geological hazards.
Bournemouth University
Expertise in marine ecology, marine conservation, coastal management and marine archaeology.
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Research centres
UK Hydrographic Office
Provision of navigational products in the Royal Navy and merchant marine.
www.ukho.gov.uk
Marine Biological Association of the UK
Promotes scientific research into all aspects of life in the sea, including the environment on which it depends, and disseminating this knowledge to the public.
www.mba.ac.uk
Met Office
Research in the field of oceanography and atmospheric science
www.met-office.gov.uk
National Marine Aquarium
Marine biology, education.
www.national-aquarium.co.uk
Plymouth Marine Laboratory
Core strategic and applied research in marine science and technology.
www.pml.ac.uk
Sir Alister Hardy Foundation for Ocean Science
Operates the Continuous Plankton Recorder Survey.
www.sahfos.org
