Providing sufficient food to feed an expanding human population is one of the major challenges of the 21st century. At the same time, we need to establish ways to reduce carbon emissions and reverse the dramatic decline in biodiversity… Through the new CRISPS centre, the University now has the capacity to work with existing and new partners to meet those challenges head-on and deliver real and lasting benefits, both in the South West region and for the planet as a whole.
Richard Preziosi
Professor and Head of School of Biological and Marine Sciences
Production health and welfare
We have made major advances in aquaculture, focusing on fish health and feed, and are developing systems to remotely monitor the environmental impacts of productive systems, such as open-land grazing animals and offshore shellfish farms.
Agri-tech and controlled environments
Our sustainable agricultural technology research makes major contributions to the wider economy. We work with regional farmers to prototype low-cost robotics solutions and are driving innovation in controlled environment research with industrial partners.
Soil health
Working alongside the Sustainable Soil Alliance and DEFRA, we have developed the basis for soil health measurement for future farming – from microbial biodiversity and soil carbon to erosion and the viability of manufactured soils.
A new paper draws together more than 15 years of research carried out in the Lyme Bay Marine Protected Area
CRISPS will significantly expand the University’s expertise and collaborations across agriculture, aquaculture and sustainable food production
Professor Kevin Jones has taken up the post of Deputy Vice-Chancellor - Research and Innovation
Scientists and anglers say the announcement of new management measures on pollack fishing highlights the urgent need for more data
New research highlights how the estimated 50,000 wrecks around the UK coastline are protecting the seabed
