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Responses of marine algae to heavy metal pollution
Plymouth University research - responses of marine algae to heavy metal pollution
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‘Hiding in plain sight’ – new species discovery raises questions over scale of overlooked biodiversity
Scientists from the University of Plymouth and the Institute of Evolutionary Biology in Barcelona have used cutting edge DNA technology to demonstrate that one of Europe’s top freshwater predators is actually two species rather than one
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Cutting edge technique uses fluctuations in video pixels to measure energy use of developing embryos
Researchers at the University of Plymouth have developed a cutting edge technique which enables them to instantly examine the biological traits and behaviours of developing embryos as an energy signature, rather than focusing on individual characteristics
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New book explores the causes and consequences of our biodiversity crisis
Professor of Marine Zoology John Spicer, from the University of Plymouth, has published a new book highlighting the grave challenges facing global biodiversity and the actions which need to be taken to preserve it
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BSc (Hons) Ocean Science (Full-time)
https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/bsc-ocean-science
School of Biological and Marine Sciences
Are you motivated by a desire to understand processes in the world’s oceans that drive phenomena such as ocean circulation, ocean acidification, sea-level rise or coastal erosion? If so, join BSc (Hons) Ocean Science at the University of Plymouth.
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Pioneering microplastics research earns national award nomination
https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/pioneering-microplastics-research-earns-national-award-nomination
A team of researchers including Professor Richard Thompson OBE, Head of the International Marine Litter Research Unit at the University of Plymouth, has been shortlisted for a Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) Impact Award
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Who is to blame for marine litter?
https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/who-is-to-blame-for-marine-litter
Research led by the University of Plymouth shows people are more likely to blame the global marine litter crisis on retailers, industry and government, but have less faith in those agencies’ motivation and competence to address the problem.
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Scientists develop a plan to manage lionfish populations in the Mediterranean
A new Guide to Lionfish Management in the Mediterranean features a series of recommendations through which they hope lionfish populations can be managed.
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Volvo Environment Prize 2022 awarded for world-leading microplastics research
Volvo Environment Prize 2022 awarded for world-leading microplastics research. Professor Richard Thompson OBE is one of three recipients of the prestigious annual accolade
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Retention ponds can deliver a substantial reduction in tyre particle pollution
University of Plymouth news: A new study has shown that retention ponds and wetlands constructed as part of major road schemes can reduce the quantities of tyre particles entering the aquatic environment by an average of 75%
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