Press office news
-
![<p>Ocean acidification</p>]()
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
-
![<p>
Harpy Eagle (<i>Harpia-harpyja</i>) - Camino del Oleoducto, Parque Nacional Soberania, Panama. (Credit Mdf, CC BY-SA 3.0 <http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/>, via Wikimedia Commons)</p>]()
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
-
![<p>Ocean acidification</p>]()
Study demonstrates reductions in CO₂ could boost the recovery of marine life
World-leading experts in ocean acidification and warming from the University of Plymouth and the University of Tsukuba say making meaningful reductions in CO₂ emissions could help marine life damaged by increasingly acidified oceans to recover.
-
![<p>conceptual scene: metamorphosis of our planet, transition from a green environment to the hostile and arid climate due to climate change<br></p>]()
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
-
![<p>A lionfish (Pterois miles) entangled in a fishing net off the coast of Cyprus. All images on this page courtesy of Marine and Environmental Research Lab<br></p>]()
Time for total rethink on the management of alien species
A new study – led by the University of Plymouth and the Marine and Environmental Research (MER) Lab in Cyprus – is calling for a complete rethink of how non-indigenous or alien species are considered in the future.
-
![<p>Getty image. Sea. ocean. horizon</p>]()
Scientists join call for major shift in understanding to protect the ocean
Professor of Marine Biology Jason Hall-Spencer and Professor of Oceanography Chris Reid, from the University of Plymouth, are among the authors of a new international report calling for an urgent change in the way we think and talk about the ocean.
-
![<p>Amazon rain forest trees</p>]()
Scientists unravel how and why Amazon trees die
Dr Sophie Fauset, Lecturer in Environmental Science at the University of Plymouth, has contributed to new research showing what factors control tree mortality rates in Amazon forests
-
![<p>Antique map of Europe (19th century) - physical geography, contour map</p>]()
Researchers join €10m project examining cultural and climate change across Europe
Dr Jessie Woodbridge and Professor Ralph Fyfe, from the University of Plymouth, will contribute data essential to understanding how past populations interacted with their landscapes
-
![<p>Crab's Ledge on the Isles of Scilly (Credit: Cornwall Council)<br></p>]()
Sea-level rise will have complex consequences for coasts and communities
The University of Plymouth's Professor of Geospatial Information Ralph Fyfe is among the authors on new research published in Science Advances
-
![<p>Marine mussels are commonly used to monitor water quality in coastal areas (Credit University of Plymouth)<br></p>]()
Future ocean conditions could cause significant changes in marine mussels
Scientists from the University of Plymouth have showed that increased temperature and acidification of our oceans could cause significant physical changes in an economically important marine species
-
![<p>Katharine Clayton examines a sample of Procerodes littoralis found in Wembury Bay, Plymouth (Credit University of Plymouth)<br></p>]()
Scientists repeat century-old study to reveal evolutionary rescue in the wild
Research by the University of Plymouth has showed that species may be able to evolve and adapt to rapid climate change.
-
![<p>
Pelican of London<br></p>]()
Scientists join UK voyage assessing the health of our oceans
Dr Charlotte Braungardt and Dr Richard Sandford - from the University of Plymouth’s School of Geography, Earth and Environment Sciences - will be leading a range of scientific observations, experiments and problem-solving sessions
