Press office news tagged marine

Millions of plastic particles found in cosmetic products

University of Plymouth news: Everyday cosmetic and cleaning products contain huge quantities of plastic particles, which are released to the environment and could be harmful to marine life, according to a new study by the University of Plymouth
26 August 2015
University hosts delegation from South Africa

Plymouth University news: Senior figures from the South African government have visited Plymouth University as part of efforts to transform the country’s blue economy
23 July 2015
Marine litter undermines benefits of coastal environments

Plymouth University news: Scientists at Plymouth University have published a study which shows marine litter has the potential to undermine the psychological benefits of coastal environments
15 July 2015
Celebration of marine expertise and heritage at Big Festival Weekend

Plymouth University news: Plymouth’s proud and historic links to the oceans are to be celebrated during Plymouth University’s Big Festival Weekend and the Plymouth Respect Festival
29 May 2015
Plymouth scientist to chair national diving committee

Plymouth University news: Professor Jason Hall-Spencer is appointed Chairman of the National Facility for Scientific Diving Committee, the body responsible for reviewing diving research proposals submitted to the Natural Environment Research Council.
20 May 2015
New study shows how discarded plastic bags are smothering marine life

Plymouth University news: A joint research study with Trinity College Dublin has show than plastic bags are impacting the development of microalgae, a key component of the marine ecosystem.
21 April 2015
Rising carbon dioxide levels stunt sea shell growth

Plymouth University news: An international team of researchers finds evidence that some sea creatures are able to trade size for survival in acidic waters - throwing new light on past mass extinctions and potential future climate change scenarios.
20 April 2015
Bone-eating worms ate marine reptile carcasses

Plymouth University news: A new report has revealed that a species of bone-eating marine worm called Osedax, believed to have co-evolved alongside whales, may actually have existed during the time of the dinosaurs - this impacting upon the fossil record
15 April 2015
New study shows net value of seagrass to fishing in the Mediterranean

Plymouth University news: A new study by researchers at Plymouth University with counterparts in Australia has revealed the economic value of seagrass habitat to commercial and recreational fishing industries
23 March 2015
Science, Conservation and Industry gather for annual Plymouth University Marine Institute Lecture

Plymouth University news: The annual Marine Institute Lecture will bring together experts from science, conservation and the fishing industry to consider the state of the world's seas and how to take a sustainable approach to fishing them.
3 March 2015
New study reveals the global impact of debris on marine life

The University of Plymouth news: A study by two researchers in the Marine Institute has found that 693 species have been affected by marine debris through entanglement, ingestion and other harmful effects.
19 February 2015
Marine students quiz government minister

Government Minister George Eustice MP has answered questions on the European Union’s fisheries policies and other marine conservation issues during an event at Plymouth University
19 February 2015