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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
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![<p>Groups of up to 18 volunteer SCUBA divers worked together to remove lionfish from the Marine Protected Area of Cape Greco (Credit University of Plymouth)<br></p>]()
Targeted removals and monitoring can help manage lionfish in Mediterranean
Scientists from the University of Plymouth, working as part of the European Union-funded RELIONMED project, teamed up with specially trained divers and citizen scientists to conduct a series of lionfish removal events and surveys over a six-month period
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Plymouth's National Marine Park set to receive £9.5m
The National Marine Park in Plymouth has been awarded £9.5m from the National Lottery Heritage Fund.
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New model accurately predicts how coasts will be impacted by storms and sea-level rise
The Forecasting Coastal Evolution (ForCE) model, developed by the University of Plymouth's Coastal Processes Research Group, has the potential to be a game-changing advance in coastal evolution science
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![<p>Professor Judith Petts CBE and Rear Admiral Andrew Burns CB, OBE officially launch a new partnership between the University of Plymouth and the Royal Navy<br></p>]()
University and Royal Navy agree to join forces for marine autonomy research
The University of Plymouth and the Royal Navy have joined forces to conduct research and advance understanding around the future potential of marine autonomy.
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‘Ocean Organ’ aims to highlight the damaging effects of climate change
A collaboration between world-leading researchers from the University of Plymouth, and Plymouth-based artist and scientist Dr Kate Crawfurd, aims to highlight the precise effects of ocean acidification
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University academic named as one of UK’s engineering heroes
Alison Raby, Professor of Environmental Fluid Mechanics at the University of Plymouth, has been named by the Women’s Engineering Society (WES) as a recipient of its Top 50 Women in Engineering: Engineering Heroes awards.
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Voyage aims to highlight the possibilities of autonomous ocean science
The University of Plymouth is conducting research into marine mammals, marine plastics and ocean chemistry as part of the Mayflower Autonomous Ship project
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Global experts identify key options to tackle biodiversity and climate crises
Professor Camille Parmesan is among the authors of an international report into the planet's biodiversity and climate crises published ahead of the G7 summit
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University partners with SailGP as city hosts the Great Britain Sail Grand Prix, Plymouth
The University of Plymouth becomes an official partner of the SailGP Inspire Program
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Marine Research Plymouth cements city’s reputation as the UK’s go-to location for marine science
The University of Plymouth, the Marine Biological Association and Plymouth Marine Laboratory have joined forces to launch Marine Research Plymouth
