Press office news tagged school-of-biological-and-marine-sciences
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Academics contribute to policy advice on nature and coastlines
Researchers from the University of Plymouth have contributed to international policy briefings showing how Malaysia’s coastal infrastructure can not only protect humans and property but also make space for nature
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Cutting edge technique uses fluctuations in video pixels to measure energy use of developing embryos
Researchers at the University of Plymouth have developed a cutting edge technique which enables them to instantly examine the biological traits and behaviours of developing embryos as an energy signature, rather than focusing on individual characteristics
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Academics contribute to new report highlighting nature’s potential to fight climate change and biodiversity loss
Researchers from the University of Plymouth are among the authors of a major new report by the British Ecological Society into the potential of nature-based solutions to mitigate climate change and benefit biodiversity in the UK
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New book explores the causes and consequences of our biodiversity crisis
Professor of Marine Zoology John Spicer, from the University of Plymouth, has published a new book highlighting the grave challenges facing global biodiversity and the actions which need to be taken to preserve it
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Drones provide bird’s eye view of how turbulent tidal flows affect seabird foraging habits
In a first-of-its-kind study, scientists - including researchers at the University of Plymouth - used drones to provide a synchronised bird’s eye view of what seabirds see and how their behaviour changes depending on the movement of tidal flows.
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Academic contributes to documentary exploring humans’ impact on the planet
Jason Hall-Spencer, Professor of Marine Biology at the University of Plymouth, is among the expert commentators in a new international documentary exploring the impact of overpopulation on marine, animal and human life
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University researchers help provide a beacon of hope in quest to eradicate ghost fishing
Professor Richard Thompson OBE and Dr Winnie Courtene-Jones, of the University of Plymouth’s International Marine Litter Research Unit, worked on a new report showing that a simple piece of technology could reduce the fishing gear lost to our oceans
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Academic contributes to first global classification of Earth’s ecosystems
Dr Louise Firth, Lecturer in Marine Ecology in the University of Plymouth’s School of Biological and Marine Sciences, is among the authors of the Global Typology of Ecosystems, published by the International Union for Conservation of Nature
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€4million project uses cutting edge technology to enhance the habitats of key fish species
The FISH INTEL project is being led by the University of Plymouth and supported by €2.8million from the European Regional Development Fund via the Interreg France (Channel) England programme.
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Harpy eagles could be under greater threat than previously thought
Harpy eagles are considered by many to be among the planet’s most spectacular birds but new research led by the University of Plymouth suggests estimates of the species’ current distribution are potentially overestimating range size
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University and The Seal Project join forces to encourage citizen scientists to support seal conservation
The University of Plymouth and The Seal Project have joined forces to launch the Seal Spotter project on the Epicollect app through which people can log an individual’s location, appearance, behaviour and condition.
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Students search for 100 ambassadors to help preserve the planet
A group of students from the University of Plymouth have begun the search for 100 young Ambassadors of Earth willing to take a proactive role in climate-related projects in their local community