Press office news tagged marine
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Lionfish invading the Mediterranean Sea
Plymouth University news: Scientists at Plymouth University have found evidence that lionfish are colonising new territories in the Mediterranean, which could have a potentially damaging ecological and economical impact on the region.
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Can beach cleans do more than clean up litter?
Plymouth University news: New study examines the well-being and educational value for people participating in beach cleans, how this experience influences future behavioural intention, and how they compare with other coastal activities
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Sea swimming exhibition makes Plymouth first port of call
Plymouth University news: An exhibition exploring the inspirational effects of sea bathing is coming to Plymouth University next month.
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STORMLAMP project to shine light on the impact of waves on lighthouses
University of Plymouth news: A joint research project funded by a £1 million Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council grant will look at the impact that the sea has upon some of the most exposed rock-based lighthouses.
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Plymouth team launches underwater filming device
Plymouth University news: A University marine expert has teamed up with a photography graduate and local entrepreneur to create a new underwater camera.
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Marine science meets photography at student exhibition in the Ocean City
Plymouth University news: Students on the marine science and photography courses work together on a series of pictures that will go on display at the Sea and Me exhibition
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Devon couple launch aluminium boats to UK market
Plymouth University news: The University's Marine Innovation Centre (MARIC) has worked with Devon company Ensign Boats to help them prepare for market.
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Global marine renewable energy firm offers students a glimpse of the future
Plymouth University news: Carnegie Wave Energy discussed developments in the marine renewables sector at a special seminar at Plymouth University - and demonstrated their innovative CETO 6 device.
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Research launched into impact of sea lice upon salmon fisheries
Plymouth University news: A new international research project has been launched to investigate the issue of sea lice infestation that is costing the Atlantic salmon aquaculture industry millions of pounds in lost stock.
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Satellite images reveal dramatic tropical glacier retreat
Plymouth University news: Scientists in the School of Biological and Marine Sciences have obtained high resolution satellite images that paint a stark picture of how tropical glaciers in the Pacific have retreated over the past decade.
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Plymouth marine expert to make television splash in ground-breaking shark documentary
Plymouth University news: Marine Institute researcher Dr Nick Higgs features on an ITV documentary, Britain's Sharks, after a ground-breaking experiment involving a whale carcass.
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Marine renewable energy schemes should take greater account of local needs - study
Plymouth University news: Developers should pay more attention to the needs of island communities when consulting on harnessing their potential as sources of renewable energy, a study by the University of Cape Town and Plymouth University suggests