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Our Mission: To inspire everyone to enjoy, learn and care about our oceans through amazing, memorable experiences.

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The National Marine Aquarium has a team of scientists dedicated to carrying out scientific programmes and communicating marine science to the wider world. The Aquarium is also a member of the internationally renowned Plymouth Marine Sciences Partnership – a group of respected and influential organisations carrying out a wide range of research into the understanding of marine systems. On these pages you will find an introduction to some hot topics in marine science and links to news articles and websites providing deeper coverage. Should you wish to get more information or cover these topics in greater detail, contact us at education@national-aquarium.co.uk.

» Climate Change and the oceans
» Ocean Acidification & Coral Reefs
» Overfishing
» Marine Pollution

Project SeaUK is a multidisciplinary scientific research and communication programme coordinated by the National Marine Aquarium. It provides a scientific platform to enable everyone to enjoy, learn about and care about the UK marine environment in the face of the potential impacts of climate change, overfishing, habitat destruction and pollution.

» Introduction to Project Sea UK
» In-House Research Projects
» The Scylla Reef Project
» The UK Marine Fish Recording Scheme

The primary mission of the Plymouth Marine Sciences Partnership is to conduct world-class marine research to increase fundamental knowledge and to provide practical solutions to problems. An important element of the partnership’s mission is the understanding and management of human impacts on the environment.

» Plymouth Marine Sciences Partnership Website