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Rapid evolution fails to save butterflies from extinction in face of human-induced change
In a study in Nature, Professors Michael C Singer and Camille Parmesan from the University of Plymouth use more than 30 years of research to show the evolution of wild species can cause localised extinctions when land management practices change
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Academic contributes to new animal welfare guidelines for zoos
https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/academic-contributes-to-new-animal-welfare-guidelines-for-zoos
University of Plymouth news: Dr Joanna Newbolt is among the contributors to a new set of guidelines that aims to help zoos effectively evaluate the interactions between visitors and their animals
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Harpy eagles could be under greater threat than previously thought
https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/harpy-eagles-could-be-under-greater-threat-than-previously-thought
Harpy eagles are considered by many to be among the planet’s most spectacular birds but new research led by the University of Plymouth suggests estimates of the species’ current distribution are potentially overestimating range size
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New species of diving beetle found living in isolation in Africa
https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/new-species-of-diving-beetle-living-in-isolation-in-africa
Plymouth University news: A striking new species of beetle with no direct relatives has been identified by a scientist from Plymouth University living in wetlands on the outskirts of Cape Town
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Blinded by the light: the effects of urban lighting on beach bugs
https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/blinded-by-the-light-the-effects-of-urban-lighting-on-beach-bugs
University of Plymouth news: A group of international scientists has developed a new method for examining the effects of Artificial Light at Night (ALAN) on two sandy beach crustacean species
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Project assesses wider ecological benefits of UK’s first offshore mussel farm
University of Plymouth news: The Ropes to Reefs project, funded through the Fisheries Industry Science Partnership (FISP) scheme, will assess the wider benefits of the UK’s first large-scale offshore mussel farm
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Underwater camera network to monitor the habitat needs of juvenile fish
University of Plymouth news: A new project, funded through the Fisheries Industry Science Partnership (FISP) scheme, will fill important knowledge gaps about the essential habitats required by species including bass and mullet
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FinVision
FinVision, a project funded by the UK Government, will integrate expertise from researchers, fisheries management authorities and recreational anglers to enhance our understanding of commercially important fish species during their juvenile life stages.
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Marine Protected Area status can boost fish populations by almost 400%
A new study by the University of Plymouth has shown that protecting areas of the ocean and coastlines with “whole-site” Marine Protected Area status can result in four-fold increases in the abundance and diversity of fish populations
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Lobster tagging to assess habitat restoration effects of offshore aquaculture
University of Plymouth news: As part of the Ropes to Reef project, work is beginning to tag lobsters living in and around the mussel farm so the project team can gain a better appreciation of their movements and the habitats they favour
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