News tagged with: marine
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Initiative increases awareness of the threats posed by light pollution to the global ocean
University of Plymouth news: The Global Ocean Artificial Light at Night Network has been launched at the United Nations Ocean Decade Conference in Barcelona
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University features on BBC’s Great Coastal Railway Journeys
University of Plymouth news: The University’s offshore renewable energy and marine autonomy expertise and facilities have been showcased in an episode of BBC 2’s Great Coastal Railway Journeys
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Scientists call on United States to take a positive stance to end plastic pollution
University of Plymouth news: Professor Richard Thompson OBE FRS is one of three signatories on a letter to United States President Joe Biden calling for independent scientific evidence to inform his country’s position on the global plastics treaty.
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Lobster tagging to assess habitat restoration effects of offshore aquaculture
University of Plymouth news: As part of the Ropes to Reef project, work is beginning to tag lobsters living in and around the mussel farm so the project team can gain a better appreciation of their movements and the habitats they favour
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What should we do with ageing marine structures?
University of Plymouth news: What should we do with ageing marine structures?Dr Anaëlle Lemasson co-authored a comment article in Nature saying current legislation needs to be revised.
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Study explores if Fukushima’s radioactive water could pose lasting threat to humans and the environment
University of Plymouth news: A new study suggests more detailed research is needed to determine whether radioactive water being released from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear reactor, as part of a sanctioned programme, could result in long-term harm
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Academic shortlisted for award recognising the UK’s net zero pioneers
University of Plymouth news: Professor Deborah Greaves OBE FREng has been shortlisted for the Net Zero Energy Pioneer category at the 2024 Green Energy Awards, hosted by Regen
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Scientists provide first detailed estimates of how much sediment is supplied to coral islands from the reef system
University of Plymouth news: Scientists have produced the first detailed estimates of how much sediment is transported onto the shores of coral reef islands, and how that might enable them to withstand the future threats posed by climate change
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University influences new measure seeking to protect marine mammal habitats
University of Plymouth news: Research carried out by the University of Plymouth and its partners has proved critical to the western English Channel being identified as an Important Marine Mammal Area (IMMA).
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University showcases ideas and expertise at South West Innovation Expo
University of Plymouth news: The University will be demonstrating its ideas, innovation and entrepreneurial excellence at the South West Innovation Expo on Tuesday 5 March
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Marine scientists join forces on Ocean Warrior’s Resolute Expeditions
University of Plymouth news: The University is working with Ocean Warrior and other marine science organisations across Plymouth on a ground-breaking initiative to demonstrate the importance and feasibility of net zero marine science
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Small but mighty – study highlights the abundance and importance of the ocean’s tiniest inhabitants
University of Plymouth news: New research led by the University sheds light on tiny plankton, which measure less than 0.02mm in diameter but can make up more than 70% of the plankton biomass found in the ocean.
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