News tagged with: marine

International fisheries science working group opens its doors to Plymouth students

Plymouth University news: The annual meeting of the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea is held at the University, with a number of students being given the opportunity to attend and engage in topical debate.
7 April 2017
Scientists identify cause of the ‘sea fangle’ phenomenon

Plymouth University news: In a new paper published in Biological Conservation, scientists at the university say plastic pollution is causing damage to Pink Sea Fan populations and leading to 'sea fangles' being washed up on shore.
5 April 2017
Conrad Humphreys relives the 'Mutiny on the Bounty' in the Marine Institute Public Lecture

Plymouth University news: British sailor Conrad Humphreys tells a packed audience at the Marine Institute spring public lecture how the re-staging of the Mutiny on the Bounty for a documentary was one of the sternest tests of his career
30 March 2017
Students earn success at the treble in marine science awards

Undergraduate and postgraduate students at the University of Plymouth have received three out of the five prizes on offer at the P1 Marine Foundation National Student Awards
22 March 2017
GWave tests new device in COAST Lab

Plymouth University news: US-based marine renewable technology firm GWave is putting its technology through tests at the COAST Lab in the Marine Building
16 February 2017
44 invading species 'loose' in North Atlantic, study shows

Plymouth University news: Accidental introductions of non-native species has been of increasing concern since the 1980s when human-mediated transportation was recognised as a major route by which species are transported and spread
27 January 2017
Caribbean lobster fisheries sustained by 'dark carbon'

Plymouth University news: Research conducted by a scientist in the Marine Institute has shown that Caribbean lobster fisheries are being supported
9 December 2016
Beaches devastated by extreme storms showing little signs of recovery, study shows

Plymouth University news: Beaches left decimated by the severe winter of 2013/14 have still not recovered almost three years later, according to new research led by the University of Plymouth
24 November 2016
Experts secure £5 million grant to protect and enhance the South West's 'natural capital'

Plymouth University news: The University partners with Exeter and the Plymouth Marine Laboratory on a new NERC project focused upon the natural capital of the South West
16 November 2016
Study aims to improve understanding of rip currents

Plymouth University news: A potential link between breaking waves and the life-threatening dangers posed by rip currents has been revealed in new research involving the Universities of Plymouth and Southampton
7 November 2016
Consortium calls for government investment in advanced engineering and digital innovation

Plymouth University news: A consortium of major businesses, Local Enterprise Partnerships and universities, including Plymouth, has called for government investment in the areas of advanced engineering and digital innovation in the region.
3 November 2016
Consultancy group ends first year of operation with work in UK, Europe and beyond

Plymouth University news: A research-based consultancy group made up predominantly of academics from the Coastal Processes Research Group, Marine Physics Research Group and Marine Institute at Plymouth University has completed its first year of operation
14 October 2016