Press office news tagged marine

PhD researcher Anneliese Hodge collecting seaweed as part of her studies into the effect of sunscreen on the marine environment

Are sunscreens damaging our marine environment?

University of Plymouth news: PhD researcher Anneliese Hodge and experts from the University and Plymouth Marine Laboratory (PML) are exploring how sunscreens impact a range of marine species

Buck's horn plantain (Plantago coronopus) is a low-growing perennial which commonly grows in sand dune and beach shingle coastal habitats

Combined effects of plastic pollution and seawater flooding amplify threats to coastal plant species

University of Plymouth news: A new study by the University highlights how a combination of environmental stressors can increase the threats faced by plants in some of the planet’s critical ecosystems

ARISE project wave flume testing at Deltares

Scale model of Indian Ocean island allows scientists to assess the impact of rising sea levels

University of Plymouth news: Scientists from the University - with partners in the Netherlands - have built a 50-metre scale replica of a coral reef island to explore how its real-life counterparts might be impacted by rising sea levels

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University shortlisted for two Green Gown Awards

University of Plymouth news: The University has been named among the finalists in two categories - Research with Impact – Institution, and Sustainability Champion – Student - at the 2024 Green Gown Awards

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Academic selected to represent Great Britain at 2024 Cultural Olympiad

University of Plymouth news: Dr Mathew Emmett’s work, 'Polluted Pool', is being shown at an exhibition in France’s Loire Valley until mid-August 2024.

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First transatlantic vessel-to-grid project aims to advance marine electrification

University of Plymouth news: The £1.8m CanUK project is uniting experts in the UK and Canada and will deploy bi-directional chargers and electric vessels in Plymouth and Halifax, Nova Scotia.

A torpid sandhopper that has just been dug up from a depth of 30cm in the sand (Credit - University of Plymouth)

Is magnesium the sleeping potion that enables sandhoppers to survive cold winters?

University of Plymouth news: Our researchers have shown for the first time that when sandhoppers want to enter a period of deep sleep they have the means through which to increase their magnesium levels so they reach a state of enforced rest

A hand reaches into a pile of small plastic pieces, that are about to be sorted and recycled. 

University named among world’s best for minimising waste and marine excellence

University of Plymouth news: The Times Higher Impact Rankings have praised the University for its research and activities linked to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals

Bacterisk+ system developed by Molendotech

Project aims to deliver real-time assessments of South West’s bathing water quality

University of Plymouth news: Scientists from the University and spinout company Molendotech are developing a marine autonomous remote sampler to be deployed at coastal locations around the region

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Study suggests ‘biodegradable’ teabags don’t readily deteriorate in the environment and can adversely affect terrestrial species

University of Plymouth news: Researchers from the University say that as we move to reduce our use of plastics these new findings highlight the importance of understanding alternative materials, their impacts and how to dispose of them

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Study explores the potential for Cornwall to host pioneering centre for floating offshore wind research

University of Plymouth news: The University is leading a feasibility study, supportedby the Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Good Growth Fund, which could ultimately result in a centre for floating offshore wind research being developed in Cornwall

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University helps to pilot pioneering clean maritime initiative

University of Plymouth news: The University is part of a project that will showcase how clean maritime technologies can provide energy flexibility to harbours and ports, at the same time as benefitting the UK’s energy grid