News tagged with: marine
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Microplastics research highlighted as one of UK’s 100 best university breakthroughs
The University of Plymouth’s world-leading research into the causes and effects of microplastics has been named as one of the UK’s 100 best university breakthroughs in a new list compiled by Universities UK
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University works to explore environmental impacts of wave energy
The University of Plymouth is among the partners in SEA Wave, a European Maritime and Fisheries Fund project addressing long-term environmental concerns around the development of emerging wave energy technologies
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Scientists earn awards for global impact of microplastics research
A team of researchers including Professor Richard Thompson OBE, of the University of Plymouth’s International Marine Litter Research Unit, has won the Societal Impact and overall prizes in the Natural Environment Research Council’s 2018 Impact Awards
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Climate change poses significant threat to nutritional benefits of oysters
The nutritional qualities of shellfish could be significantly reduced by future ocean acidification and warming, a new study by the University of Plymouth published in Marine Environmental Research suggests
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Combined local and global actions could lessen impacts of climate change
Increased oil and gas activities could combine with ocean warming and acidification to have a significant negative impact on marine organisms, a study by the Norwegian Research Centre AS and the University of Plymouth suggests
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Researcher receives OBE from HRH the Prince of Wales
Professor Deborah Greaves, Head of the School of Engineering at the University of Plymouth, has been presented with her OBE having been recognised in the 2018 Queen's Birthday Honours List
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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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Beaches still struggling to recover following 2013/14 winter storms
New research involving the University of Plymouth shows that many beaches on the north coast of Cornwall and Devon have only recovered to around 75% of their previous states
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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
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Scientist supports Global Commitment to eliminate plastic pollution at the source
Professor Richard Thompson, Head of the University of Plymouth’s International Marine Litter Research Unit, is supporting the New Plastics Economy Global Commitment is led by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, in collaboration with UN Environment.
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Greater diversity enhances public interest in marine habitats
Research by scientists at Swansea University and the University of Plymouth has shown greater animal biodiversity can lead to heightened human interest in marine habitats
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BIOBLOCKs show how coastal designs could benefit marine life
The University of Plymouth is working with the National Marine Aquarium, ARC Marine and Plymouth City Council to raise awareness of the potential benefits of artificial reefs in the marine environment
