Press office news
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Warmer and acidified oceans can lead to ‘hidden’ changes in species behaviour
Research published in Nature Climate Change, involving scientists at the University of Plymouth, shows that in warmer seawater with lower pH, a common clam – the peppery furrow shell (Scrobicularia plana) – makes considerable changes to its feeding habits
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Rising sea-levels and increased storms pose threat to coastal communities
Scientists at the University of Plymouth have completed a study for the Marine Climate Change Impacts Partnership which shows the rate of coastal erosion around the UK is expected to increase substantially in the future
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Plymouth scientists highlight effects of climate change on UK’s plankton
Marine scientists from the University of Plymouth have worked on a major study highlighting the effects of climate change on the plankton populations in UK seas
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Artificial intelligence and 3D printing allow embryo assessment technologies to be transferred from laboratory to field
Scientists from the University of Plymouth are advancing the development of new technology which could improve our ability to assess the impacts of climate change
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International charity launches teaching tools showcasing university marine research
Environmental charity EarthEcho International is launching a series of free teaching tools featuring University of Plymouth research and facilities, including videos, lesson plans and design challenges
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Europe-wide research project examines fate of microplastics in rivers and lakes
Researchers from the University of Plymouth have begun work on LimnoPlast, a €4.1million project examining the distribution of microplastics in European rivers and lakes
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Could dark carbon be concealing the true scale of ocean ‘dead zones’?
A study led by Dr Sabine Lengger, from the University of Plymouth, measured the stable isotopes of organic carbon in sediment cores taken from the ocean floor
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University of Plymouth awarded the Queen’s Anniversary Prize for world-leading microplastics work
The University has been awarded the Queen's Anniversary Prize in respect of its research into microplastics
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Cats of the sea – ‘laser chasers’ offer insights into territorial behaviour of wild fishes
The University of Plymouth has led research into the behaviour of wild fishes as part of its ongoing monitoring of the Lyme Bay Marine Protected Area
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Supergen ORE Hub launches interactive webtool to bring together UK Offshore Renewable Energy research
The Supergen Offshore Renewable Energy Hub, led by the University of Plymouth, has launched an interactive Research Landscape to communicate Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) research
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Project aims to transform how fishing industry deals with discarded nets
The University of Plymouth is among the partners in the INdIGO (INnovative fIshing Gear for Ocean) project, which has received €2.9million from the Interreg VA France (Channel) England (FCE) European Programme.
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£3million Cyber-SHIP Lab offers unique opportunity to address global maritime cyber security challenges
The University of Plymouth has received funding from Research England, part of UK Research and Innovation, and industry to create a new research facility that will address the key cyber security challenges facing the shipping industry