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 highlights

Pseudo-nitzschia are a common component of the phytoplankton community along Europe’s Atlantic coast and the North Sea, and a number of species produce the toxins responsible for amnesic shellfish poisoning
Study provides detailed assessment of shifts in toxin-producing phytoplankton abundance

The University led a study showing how the abundance and distribution of two groups of phytoplankton have changed over the last six decades

14 May 2026
 
 
 

Outreach in the school

The School of Biological and Marine Sciences at the University welcome invitations to participate in outreach events such as talks, short workshops or careers fairs. 
Find out more about outreach in the school 
science and engineering showcase outreach

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, sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½, Drake Circus, Plymouth, PL4 8AA, United Kingdom.

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