Press office news tagged marine

GWave tests new device in COAST Lab

Plymouth University news: US-based marine renewable technology firm GWave is putting its technology through tests at the COAST Lab in the Marine Building
16 February 2017
44 invading species 'loose' in North Atlantic, study shows

Plymouth University news: Accidental introductions of non-native species has been of increasing concern since the 1980s when human-mediated transportation was recognised as a major route by which species are transported and spread
27 January 2017
Caribbean lobster fisheries sustained by 'dark carbon'

Plymouth University news: Research conducted by a scientist in the Marine Institute has shown that Caribbean lobster fisheries are being supported
9 December 2016
Beaches devastated by extreme storms showing little signs of recovery, study shows

Plymouth University news: Beaches left decimated by the severe winter of 2013/14 have still not recovered almost three years later, according to new research led by the University of Plymouth
24 November 2016
Experts secure £5 million grant to protect and enhance the South West's 'natural capital'

Plymouth University news: The University partners with Exeter and the Plymouth Marine Laboratory on a new NERC project focused upon the natural capital of the South West
16 November 2016
Study aims to improve understanding of rip currents

Plymouth University news: A potential link between breaking waves and the life-threatening dangers posed by rip currents has been revealed in new research involving the Universities of Plymouth and Southampton
7 November 2016
Consortium calls for government investment in advanced engineering and digital innovation

Plymouth University news: A consortium of major businesses, Local Enterprise Partnerships and universities, including Plymouth, has called for government investment in the areas of advanced engineering and digital innovation in the region.
3 November 2016
Consultancy group ends first year of operation with work in UK, Europe and beyond

Plymouth University news: A research-based consultancy group made up predominantly of academics from the Coastal Processes Research Group, Marine Physics Research Group and Marine Institute at Plymouth University has completed its first year of operation
14 October 2016
Washing clothes releases thousands of microplastic particles into environment, study shows

University of Plymouth news: More than 700,000 microscopic fibres could be released into wastewater during an average washing machine cycle, according to new research from the University of Plymouth
27 September 2016
Climate change expert welcomes oceans report

Plymouth University news: Professor Camille Parmesan has welcomed a new report on the oceans, and highlighted in a chapter contained within the report the impact on human health of rising sea temperatures
5 September 2016
Research explores beach recovery following severe storms

Plymouth University news: The recovery of beaches across the South West following the severe storms of 2013/14 is to be explored as part of a major new research initiative led by Plymouth University
31 August 2016
Rising sea temperatures could enhance and accelerate radiation induced DNA effects in marine mussels

Plymouth University news: Increased sea temperatures could have a dramatic effect on radiation-induced damage in marine invertebrates, a study in conjunction with the Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (Cefas) suggests
23 August 2016