Working in partnership towards greater goals

The overall strategic direction for Marine Research Plymouth is provided by the Governing Board.

The three organisations formalised the Marine Research Plymouth collaboration, whilst retaining their individual identities, in June 2021 through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and establishing a Governing Board to oversee its implementation. The Board members consider the strategic development of marine science, engineering and technology in Plymouth as well as identifying mutual areas of benefit. It oversees, where appropriate, the management of shared laboratories, facilities and equipment among other collaborative initiatives including for example joint appointments.

In its strategic initiatives the partnership is aligned to the United Nations value ‘Leave No One Behind’.

“I am delighted that Marine Research Plymouth builds on our immensely strong local partnerships to showcase and position Plymouth – Britain’s Ocean City – as a centre of global leadership, opportunity and impact in the marine and ocean sciences that are so vital to our planet.”
Prof Judith Petts

“A healthy and sustainable ocean can only be achieved if organisations, individuals, industry and policy-makers work together to address the increasing challenges faced by the marine environment.”
Prof Icarus Allen

“Working together will create a synergy that will allow us to think big, be more competitive and become a powerhouse of ocean science; the time is perfect for this to happen.”
Prof Willie Wilson

The Governing Board