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Study highlights how humans and nature are causing significant changes to the health of global rivers
New research involving the University of Plymouth shows rivers such as the Amazon, Mississippi and Congo are seeing increased levels of solutes such as calcium and potassium
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![<p>A microscopic paint flake, measuring around 320μm in diameter, collected during a CPR survey in the Southern North Sea (Credit Andrew Turner, University of Plymouth)<br></p>]()
Study reveals abundance of microscopic paint flakes in the North Atlantic
A study by the University of Plymouth and the Marine Biological Association has revealed flakes of paint could be one of the most abundant type of microplastic particles in the ocean
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![<p>New research compared a variety of synthetic ropes commonly used in the maritime industry (Credit: University of Plymouth)</p>]()
Maritime rope could be adding billions of microplastics to the ocean every year
A study by the University of Plymouth’s International Marine Litter Research Unit is the first to explore the potential for rope to become a source of microplastic pollution in the marine environment
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Futures2021 festival of discovery returns to Plymouth
Held as part of European Researchers Night, Futures2021 features a range of in-person and online events featuring world-leading academics from the University of Plymouth
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![<p>The Ocean Futures programme aims to create a blueprint for the South West’s future blue economy (Credit University of Plymouth)<br></p>]()
Consortium submits plan to confirm South West’s status as a global leader in ocean technology innovation
The University of Plymouth is part of a consortium that has submitted a plan to Government which would confirm the South West’s position at the global forefront of ocean technology research and innovation
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Marine Protected Area status can boost fish populations by almost 400%
A new study by the University of Plymouth has shown that protecting areas of the ocean and coastlines with “whole-site” Marine Protected Area status can result in four-fold increases in the abundance and diversity of fish populations
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University achieves success in Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2022
The University of Plymouth’s expanding portfolio of world-leading research has been recognised in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2022
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Tracking devices aim to monitor fish movements off the UK coastline
Scientists from the University of Plymouth worked with the Isles of Scilly Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority to deploy monitoring devices that will help them paint a comprehensive picture of the movements of an endangered marine species.
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Seabed recovers more quickly following extreme storms than from the impacts of bottom-towed fishing
New research by the University of Plymouth examined the impact of the 2013/14 winter storms on the Lyme Bay Marine Protected Area
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![<p>eXXpedition research in the Caribbean (Credit Sophie Dingwall/eXXpedition)</p>]()
Study provides first holistic assessment of plastic pollution in the Caribbean
A new study, led by the University of Plymouth, has provided the first holistic assessment of marine and land-based plastic pollution in the southern Caribbean and some of the environmental and human factors which might influence its distribution
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![<p>HydroSurv Unmanned Survey (UK) Limited and the University of Plymouth’s Marine Institute will use autonomous vessels equipped with cutting edge acoustic sensors
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Developing autonomous technology to assess condition of seagrass beds
A collaboration between HydroSurv Unmanned Survey (UK) Limited and the University of Plymouth, funded by Innovate UK, will develop autonomous technology to assess condition of seagrass beds
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Research aims to unlock secrets of magma transport below the ocean floor
New research led by the University of Plymouth aims to provide greater understanding of the dynamic processes occurring at depth beneath the seafloor
