News tagged with: marine
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Coastal lights trick coral reefs into spawning earlier than they should
University of Plymouth news: New research shows that corals exposed to artificial light at night are spawning one to three days outside of their optimum reproductive periods.
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Researchers call for public help to monitor elusive pod of bottlenose dolphins
University of Plymouth news: The South Coast pod of bottlenose dolphins currently numbers only 40 individuals and they are known to range from the north coasts of Devon and Cornwall right along the entire south coast of England to East Sussex
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Study calls for action to explore potential impacts of decommissioned offshore structures
University of Plymouth news: This new study comes at a time when increasing numbers of oil and gas platforms are being phased out, but renewable energy structures are being installed in their place
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Scientists call for global effort to assess the full impacts of tritium
University of Plymouth news: Scientists from the University have called for a coordinated international effort to fully assess the environmental impacts of tritium ahead of a significant expected rise in its global production.
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University scientist works on report highlighting plastic’s threat to human and planetary health
University of Plymouth news: Professor Richard Thompson OBE FRS is among scientists on the Minderoo-Monaco Commission on Plastics and Human Health
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Scientists call for global push to eliminate space debris
University of Plymouth news: A collaboration led by the University has urged leaders to learn lessons from the management of the High Seas and act to protect Earth’s orbit.
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Tagging programme enables scientists to begin identifying key habitats of English Channel’s critical fish species
University of Plymouth news: The conclusion of the €4million FISH INTEL project was marked with a conference at the University attended by many of its key stakeholders.
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Restoring nature to enable communities and coastlines to counter the threat of climate change
University of Plymouth news: Researchers from the University are contributing to the £7million Stronger Shores project which aims to make coastlines and communities stronger in the face of flooding, erosion and the impacts of climate change
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Tidal stream power can significantly enhance energy security
University of Plymouth news: A new study has shown that adopting tidal power alongside other forms of renewable energy can significantly enhance energy security and enable communities to fulfil their clean energy ambitions
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University integral to £15.6m investment in maritime innovation at Appledore
University of Plymouth news: The University has played a critical role in enabling the Appledore Clean Maritime Innovation Centre to receive £15.6m of funding from the Levelling Up Fund issued by the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
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Scientists use Navy data to assess the stability of underwater volcanoes
University of Plymouth news: Our researchers are using data gathered by the Royal Navy to assess the threat of potentially devastating tsunamis caused by underwater volcanoes on the fringe of Antarctica
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Bottle with a message
University of Plymouth news: An international team of researchers used a writing activity to explore schoolchildren’s perceptions of marine litter and how they are responding to the increasing global problem.
