PLYMOUTH Marine Laboratory (PML) has announced a new partnership with the Nippon Foundation-Gebco Seabed 2030 Project to deepen the understanding of the ocean and work toward a fully mapped seafloor.
This collaboration will leverage PML’s extensive research expertise and Seabed 2030’s ambitious global mapping goals to enhance marine science and management.
Seabed 2030, a joint initiative of The Nippon Foundation and the General Bathymetric Chart of the Oceans (Gebco), seeks to map the world’s oceans by 2030 and compile the data into the freely available Gebco Ocean Map.
Jamie McMichael-Phillips, project director of Seabed 2030, said: “Partnering with Plymouth Marine Laboratory is a significant step forward in our mission to map the entire ocean floor. PML’s commitment to excellence in marine research, particularly within the framework of the Ocean Decade, ensures that we not only expand our understanding of the ocean but also support global efforts to manage and protect it.”
PML is known for its leadership in marine research, particularly climate change, biodiversity and sustainable ocean management. The partnership with Seabed 2030 will enhance PML’s ongoing initiatives, including projects like the Atlantic Meridional Transect.
PML chief executive Icarus Allen said: “We’re very excited to be joining forces with Seabed 2030, recognizing that we have shared ambitions in fostering even greater knowledge and understanding of the marine environment. A more sustainable future for the ocean requires the best possible data and information to support improved decision-making, and we’re delighted to be working with Seabed 2030 in support of that outcome.”
The collaboration will contribute to the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development, emphasizing the importance of integrating multidisciplinary research for better ocean management.
Allen added, “A more sustainable future for the ocean requires the best possible data and information. We’re delighted to work with Seabed 2030 to achieve that outcome.”
All data collected through this partnership will be included in the Gebco global grid, which is freely accessible to the public. This transparency ensures that the benefits of the research reach a global audience, supporting broader efforts in marine science and policy.
By including the findings in the Gebco global grid, the partnership advances scientific knowledge and provides valuable resources for global marine conservation and management.
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