Press office news tagged marine
International experts issue renewed call for Global Plastics Treaty to be grounded in robust science
University of Plymouth news: A University researcher and graduate are among the signatories of a letter published in Science ahead of the fourth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-4) begins in Canada
Seychelles beach cleans demonstrate potential for citizen science to tackle marine litter
University of Plymouth news: Students and academics from the University have collaborated on new research monitoring the effectiveness of beach cleans in the Seychelles
Retention ponds can deliver a substantial reduction in tyre particle pollution
University of Plymouth news: A new study has shown that retention ponds and wetlands constructed as part of major road schemes can reduce the quantities of tyre particles entering the aquatic environment by an average of 75%
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
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
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.
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
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.
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
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
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).