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Scientists develop novel approach to help map diverse habitats and species in the unexplored deep ocean

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/scientists-develop-novel-approach-to-help-map-diverse-habitats-and-species-in-the-unexplored-deep-ocean

University of Plymouth news: An international team of researchers has developed a novel solution to mapping the southern hemisphere’s deep ocean which they hope will fill gaps in knowledge around the species and habitats it contains

Ocean acidification ‘could have consequences for millions’

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/ocean-acidification-could-have-consequences-for-millions

Scientists from the University of Plymouth and the University of Tsukuba have written an article highlighting the potential future consequences of ocean acidification.

Taking on the ocean's challenges, above and below the waves

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/bsc-marine-biology-and-coastal-ecology/emily-murphy-gray

Marine Biology and Coastal Ecology

Emily Murphy Gray, BSc (Hons) Marine Biology and Ecology student at the University of Plymouth, Devon, UK.

All-female crew sail round Britain to raise awareness of plastics in our oceans

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/all-female-crew-sail-round-britain-to-raise-awareness-of-plastics-in-our-oceans

eXXpedition Round Britain, a voyage starting and finishing at the University of Plymouth’s Marine Station, will see a diverse group of women sample the UK’s waters for plastic pollution, and run awareness-raising events around the British coastline

Project will examine impact of climate change in the Arctic

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/project-will-examine-impact-of-climate-change-in-the-arctic

Micro-ARC, co-led by Dr Michael Cunliffe from the University of Plymouth and Professor Anja Engel of GEOMAR in Germany, aims to improve understanding of how short and long term environmental changes are affecting microbial ecosystems in the polar region

Oxygen levels impact on species’ ability and willingness to fight

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/oxygen-levels-impact-on-species-ability-and-willingness-to-fight

Scientists at the University of Plymouth, writing in the Journal of Experimental Biology, say that environmental conditions could play a major role in the instigation of fights within the animal kingdom

Technology paints in-depth picture of organisms’ response to climate change

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/new-technology-paints-in-depth-picture-of-organisms-response-to-climate-change

EmbryoPhenomics, revolutionary new technology created at the University of Plymouth, could fill a major gap in our understanding of how organisms’ early development will be impacted by climate change

Rising carbon dioxide levels will change marine habitats and fish communities

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/rising-carbon-dioxide-levels-will-change-marine-habitats-and-fish-communities

Researchers from the University of Plymouth and colleagues have showed that elevated dissolved CO2 conditions can lead to a 45% decrease of fish diversity, with a loss of coral-associated species and a rearrangement of feeding behaviour.

Coastal ecosystems being ‘burned’ by double whammy of rising temperatures and ocean acidification

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/coastal-ecosystems-being-burned-by-double-whammy-of-rising-temperatures-and-ocean-acidification

Researchers have published two new studies showing the combined effects that rising temperatures and ocean acidification are having on coastal environments