News tagged with: marine-conservation
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Artisanal fishers are almost as accurate as satellites in producing environmental data
University of Plymouth news: BSc (Hons) Ocean Science and Marine Conservation graduate Konstantis Alexopoulos led a new study highlighting the expertise of local fishing communities, and the contribution they can make to greater environmental awareness.
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Scientists call for efforts to protect habitats of critically endangered shark species
University of Plymouth news: New research led by Marine Biology and Oceanography graduate Kerry Brown highlights how the whitefin swellshark will be forced to move and adapt under the future ocean conditions
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How can we forecast climate tipping points? By capturing our ocean’s pulse
University of Plymouth news: A project led by the University of Plymouth and Marine Biological Association, backed by a £3.75million award from the Advanced Research + Invention Agency, will use plankton as the “canaries in the coalmine” of ocean health
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Researchers connect with policy makers and advisers at Evidence Week
University of Plymouth news: Our researchers took part in the 2025 event and showcased our expertise in climate education, marine light pollution and offshore aquaculture
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Pairing old and new technologies could unlock advances in plankton science
University of Plymouth news: New research led by the University highlights the benefits of existing long-term plankton monitoring programmes and emerging technologies in monitoring the health of our seas
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Blinded by the light: the effects of urban lighting on beach bugs
University of Plymouth news: A group of international scientists has developed a new method for examining the effects of Artificial Light at Night (ALAN) on two sandy beach crustacean species
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Researcher awarded place on prestigious Alan Turing Institute enrichment scheme
University of Plymouth news: Matthew Faith is using the opportunity to expand his work looking at changes among plankton communities in the Atlantic
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Weever stings provide scientists with a unique way of assessing impacts of environment on coastal fish populations
University of Plymouth news: A new study has used lifeguard records of beach users and weever fish stings to learn more about populations of weever fish.
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University scientist plays key role in global Plankton Manifesto
University of Plymouth news: Dr Abigail McQuatters-Gollop helped to develop a landmark document, unveiled at the United Nations General Assembly in New York, which emphasises the critical role of plankton for the planet.
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University studentships support development of ideas and solutions that benefit the global ocean
University of Plymouth news: The Solutions for the Marine Environment (SERVO) programme, supported by a significant philanthropic donation, will fully fund projects addressing some of the planet’s most pressing challenges
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Historic map reveals how mussel farm is bringing shellfish reefs back to the seabed
University of Plymouth news: The UK’s first large scale offshore mussel farm is allowing shellfish reefs to return to parts of the seabed off England’s south coast for the first time in up to 150 years, a new study has revealed.
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![Tsian Deslandes, aged 8, with a dolphin. She is now studying Ocean Science and Marine Conservation at the University of Plymouth]()
Meet the ‘dolphin doctor’ student living her dream thanks to Clearing
University of Plymouth news - Meet the ‘dolphin doctor’ student living her dream thanks to Clearing
