Press office news tagged school-of-biological-and-marine-sciences

Tsian Deslandes at the Devon County Show

How a Clearing student is making waves in ocean science

University of Plymouth news: BSc (Hons) Ocean Science student Tsian Deslandes has set up an initiative to encourage more people - and greater diversity - into her subject

A critically endangered Crowned Sifaka eating some vegetables while his buddy takes a nap. Taken in Belfast Zoo, Ireland.

World-first study to revolutionise care of endangered species

University of Plymouth news: A world-first study has catalogued the scientific evidence behind animal management, to help zoos and aquariums make decisions based on the best available science.

Marine Biology and Oceanography student Solomon Weston is supporting endurance swimmer Ross Edgley in his attempt to become the first person to swim around the Icelandic coastline

Student joins support crew of record-breaking endurance challenge

University of Plymouth news: Marine Biology and Oceanography student Solomon Weston is working as the scientific officer on board Ross Edgley's 1,000-mile swimming expedition around the coast of Iceland

Hermit crabs are found in rockpools and other locations along the coastlines of the UK and Europe

Hermit crabs with more sensitive claws may be bolder in their decisions

University of Plymouth news: Researchers from the University explored how differences in hermit crabs' sensory abilities influenced how long it took them to recover after being startled.

Aerial view of the ocean/ sea water

University experts help unlock the Secrets of the Sea

University of Plymouth news: Academics from the University have contributed to a new series by the BBC and The Conversation that showcases local marine research with global significance

Mat Upton Plymouth Pioneers. Deep sea. coral reef

Mapping the gaps: new global assessment reveals stark biases in ocean biodiversity data

University of Plymouth news: A new study by Dr Amelia Bridges and Professor Kerry Howell, published in Nature Communications Earth & Environment, highlights just how uneven our knowledge of ocean biodiversity really is

A map of the world showing changes in the ocean identified through this project - red areas indicate regions where oceans are getting darker, while blues indicate regions where oceans are getting lighter

Is the ocean getting darker?

University of Plymouth news: New research led by the University found 21% of the global ocean had experienced a reduction in the depth of its photic zones, which are home to 90% of all marine life, during the past 20 years.

The Plymouth Breakwater

New research highlights opportunities to transform UK marine monitoring

University of Plymouth news: A new study involving the University suggests coastal communities and marine wildlife could benefit from improved monitoring of nutrient pollution in UK waters

Scientists - including Dr Jenny Gales - observed shimmering hot water emerging from a chimney at 710 meters during dive 804 on the north-east side of Quest Caldera; they located the hydrothermal vent by focusing on previously recorded heat anomalies and pockmarks in the mapping data

New hydrothermal vents and coral gardens found in the icy depths of the remote South Sandwich Islands

University of Plymouth news: Dr Jenny Gales was part of an international team of scientists who discovered new hydrothermal vents, coral gardens and many suspected new species on an expedition to one of the most remote island chains in the world

Professor Richard Thompson OBE FRS

Microplastics pioneer named among TIME’s 100 most influential people of 2025

University of Plymouth news: Professor Richard Thompson OBE FRS has been included on the TIME100 list for his groundbreaking work to address the global plastics crisis

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.

Plastic bottle and other plastic marine litter on a beach

Study highlights how population density and location shape litter levels facing UK communities

University of Plymouth news: New research led by the University is the first UK-based research to investigate the links between geography, community and patterns of litter accumulation in the environment