News tagged with: marine
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‘Ocean Organ’ aims to highlight the damaging effects of climate change
A collaboration between world-leading researchers from the University of Plymouth, and Plymouth-based artist and scientist Dr Kate Crawfurd, aims to highlight the precise effects of ocean acidification
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University academic named as one of UK’s engineering heroes
Alison Raby, Professor of Environmental Fluid Mechanics at the University of Plymouth, has been named by the Women’s Engineering Society (WES) as a recipient of its Top 50 Women in Engineering: Engineering Heroes awards.
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Voyage aims to highlight the possibilities of autonomous ocean science
The University of Plymouth is conducting research into marine mammals, marine plastics and ocean chemistry as part of the Mayflower Autonomous Ship project
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Global experts identify key options to tackle biodiversity and climate crises
Professor Camille Parmesan is among the authors of an international report into the planet's biodiversity and climate crises published ahead of the G7 summit
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University partners with SailGP as city hosts the Great Britain Sail Grand Prix, Plymouth
The University of Plymouth becomes an official partner of the SailGP Inspire Program
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Marine Research Plymouth cements city’s reputation as the UK’s go-to location for marine science
The University of Plymouth, the Marine Biological Association and Plymouth Marine Laboratory have joined forces to launch Marine Research Plymouth
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Message in a bottle project launches with new scientific trackers
The University of Plymouth is among the partners in a first-of-its-kind study tracking how plastic bottle pollution moves through the open ocean, with each device named for a G7 nation.
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University supports conference where world’s business leaders will debate future of economy
The University of Plymouth’s world-leading research and innovation will be showcased through the British Chambers of Commerce South West (BCCSW) C7 conference, taking place ahead of the G7 Summit of world leaders in Cornwall
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Maritime cyber research wins 2021 Lloyd’s Science of Risk prize
Dr Kimberly Tam, Lecturer in Cyber Security at the University of Plymouth, won the overall prize – and the dedicated cyber category – in the 2021 Lloyd’s Science of Risk prize.
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Academics contribute to policy advice on nature and coastlines
Researchers from the University of Plymouth have contributed to international policy briefings showing how Malaysia’s coastal infrastructure can not only protect humans and property but also make space for nature
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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
