Press office news tagged marine-conservation
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Scientists call for decade of concerted effort to enhance understanding of the deep seas
Kerry Howell, Professor of Deep-Sea Ecology at the University of Plymouth, is the lead author on new research to develop a greater understanding of the deep ocean.
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University helps UK Overseas Territory become sanctuary for wildlife
Professor of Deep-Sea Ecology Kerry Howell and PhD candidate Amelia Bridges, from the University of Plymouth, have helped the world’s most remote inhabited island to become a sanctuary for wildlife
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Humans’ construction ‘footprint’ on ocean quantified for first time
Dr Emma Sheehan, from the University of Plymouth, is the only UK author on a new study which for the first time shows the full extent of human development in oceans
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Individual dolphin calls used to estimate population size and movement
Researchers and students from the University of Plymouth are part of an international project using technology to generate estimates of dolphin populations
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University and Marine Conservation Society join forces to assess public knowledge of jellyfish
Catriona Duncan, a student on the University of Plymouth's MSc Marine Conservation programme, is working with the Marine Conservation Society to educate people about jellyfish
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Coastal cities leave up to 75% of seafloor exposed to harmful light pollution
A study led by the University of Plymouth showed that under both cloudy and clear skies, quantities of light used in everyday street lighting permeated all areas of the water column.
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Virtual gathering gives coastal communities the chance to discuss global challenges
The third GCRF Blue Communities Annual Meeting had been due to take place in Hoi An, Vietnam, but had to be cancelled as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. It is instead taking place online from July 15-22 and hosted by the University of Plymouth
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Artificial night sky poses serious threat to coastal species
Research by the University of Plymouth and Bangor University shows the presence of artificial light originating from cities several kilometres away disrupts the lunar compass species use when covering long distances.
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University contributes to government review on marine protected areas
Marine scientists from the University of Plymouth have contributed to the Benyon Review, a major UK Government report into the potential benefits of highly protected marine areas
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Marine conservation researchers play key role in World Ocean Week events
Scientists from the University of Plymouth will be playing an integral role in a week of global online events being organised to mark World Ocean Week
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![First seen in 2012, lionfish (Pterois miles) are now thriving and
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Invasive lionfish likely to become permanent residents in the Mediterranean
Research involving the University of Plymouth shows invasive lionfish are now thriving and well-established in the area and across southern Europe.
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Rising carbon dioxide levels will change marine habitats and fish communities
Researchers from the University of Plymouth and colleagues have showed that elevated dissolved CO2 conditions can lead to a 45% decrease of fish diversity, with a loss of coral-associated species and a rearrangement of feeding behaviour.
