Press office news tagged marine
Researcher makes key contribution to David Attenborough’s film about the ocean
University of Plymouth news: Dr Bryce Stewart helped with filming scenes and advised on the script for Ocean with David Attenborough, a film that premiered in early May
Explorer completes the challenge of a lifetime
University of Plymouth news: To mark his 89th birthday, explorer and author Robin Hanbury-Tenison has taken on the challenge of a lifetime by rowing 22 miles on the River Tamar, thanks to support from students and staff at the University of Plymouth.
University of Plymouth is first to launch an electric boat
University of Plymouth news: In a UK first, the University of Plymouth has added a boat powered by electricity to its fleet of education and research vessels.
UK Government needs multi-port solution to maximise benefits to the nation’s economy
University of Plymouth news: The University is working with partners across the region to unlock major investment and infrastructure opportunities linked to the planned growth of the floating offshore wind sector
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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
Celebrating our first dual graduates with Ukrainian partner
University of Plymouth news - Celebrating our first dual graduates with Ukrainian partner
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.
PhD researcher wins prestigious STEM for Britain Award
University of Plymouth news: Anneliese Hodge won the Gold Award in the Biological and Biomedical Sciences category of the competition, the finals of which are held annually at the Houses of Parliament
Study explores effects of climatic changes on Christmas Island’s red crabs
University of Plymouth news: Research carried out during a field trip involving scientists and graduates from our Marine Biology course has provided new insights into the physiology of an iconic species.
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
Scientists call for efforts to protect habitats of critically endangered shark species
University of Plymouth news: New research led by Marine Biology and Oceanography graduate Kerry Brown highlights how the whitefin swellshark will be forced to move and adapt under the future ocean conditions
Sunscreen's potential impact on marine life needs urgent investigation
University of Plymouth news: Researchers at the University of Plymouth and Plymouth Marine Laboratory are examining any environmental threats posed by the chemical compounds in sunscreen.