Press office news tagged marine
University and Helsing forge new partnership to drive innovation
University of Plymouth news: The University and Helsing, Europe’s largest defence technology company, have signed an agreement which will see them collaborating on a range of initiatives to drive progress in marine autonomy.
University helps to showcase National Centre for Marine Autonomy unveiled at Oceanology International 2026
University of Plymouth news: Senior leaders from the University have joined researchers, technicians, students, and graduates at the global launch of the National Centre for Marine Autonomy at Oceanology International 2026
Delivering innovation and education in marine autonomy
University of Plymouth news: The University of Plymouth is part of a city delegation to Oceanology International 2026, the world’s premier biennial ocean technology exhibition, for the global launch of the National Centre for Marine Autonomy
Partnership develops real-time marine mammal detection system
University of Plymouth news: A new Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) combines expertise in marine conservation, robotics, marine autonomy and sensor technology from the University of Plymouth and MSeis
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New measures to protect historic shipwrecks from the threat of heritage crime
University of Plymouth news: Experts from the University have worked with Historic England to develop guidance designed to clamp down on illegal activity involving England’s underwater cultural heritage
University helps to launch National Marine Autonomy Accelerator to drive innovation and opportunity
University of Plymouth news: Delivered through a partnership of Tech South West, Babcock International Group and the University, the programme will support high-growth companies working in autonomous marine systems
Storms and shifting sands – assessing the ocean’s impact on Start Bay
University of Plymouth news: Members of the University’s Coastal Processes Research Group have been conducting assessments along Start Bay for the past 20 years, charting the changes caused by rising sea levels and increased storms
Releasing pollack at depth could benefit their long-term survival
University of Plymouth news: New research led by the University has suggested changing how pollack are released after being caught by recreational anglers could have a marked difference on the fisheries’ long-term sustainability
Cutting edge new testing capabilities support the UK’s marine autonomy ambitions
University of Plymouth news: The University is part of a consortium that has launched the first stage of a dedicated maritime autonomy sensor and weather test range in Plymouth Sound
Project investigates public attitudes and perceptions towards the decommissioning of marine artificial structures
University of Plymouth news: The University is leading the READ-ME initiative, which will use a range of techniques to document attitudes and perceptions in order to generate crucial knowledge to guide sustainable ocean management
Partnership tackles contamination in materials dredged from the ocean
University of Plymouth news: The University has formed a new Knowledge Transfer Partnership with Plymouth company Recycle It Global to tackle contamination in materials dredged from the ocean
New report reveals scale, causes and consequences of South West octopus bloom
University of Plymouth news: Our researchers have contributed to a new report revealing that a dramatic population bloom of the common octopus is having significant effects on fisheries and marine ecosystems