Press office news tagged marine-conservation

Dr Bryce Stewart

Researcher makes key contribution to David Attenborough’s film about the ocean

University of Plymouth news: Dr Bryce Stewart helped with filming scenes and advised on the script for Ocean with David Attenborough, a film that premiered in early May

Konstantis Alexopoulos: Ocean Science graduate research into local ecological knowledge

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.

The Great Australian Bight. GettyImages-1160124114

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

Dr Thomas Davies talks to Lord Patrick Vallance at Evidence Week 2025

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

The Continuous Plankton Recorder Survey has been monitoring the oceans since 1931

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

Sandhoppers feeding on seaweed

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

Matthew Faith

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

Weever stings provide scientists with a unique way of assessing impacts of environment on coastal fish populations

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.

Various plankton types

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.

Aerial view of Sargassum seaweed in Atlantic ocean

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

The map dating from 1871 which shows shell beds along the coastline of Lyme Bay

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.

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