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Historic map reveals how mussel farm is bringing shellfish reefs back to the seabed
University of Plymouth news: The UK’s first large scale offshore mussel farm is allowing shellfish reefs to return to parts of the seabed off England’s south coast for the first time in up to 150 years, a new study has revealed.
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Rocky habitats need to be protected for endangered amphibians to survive, study shows
An international team of scientists led by the University of Plymouth has published research in the PLoS ONE journal showing that rare amphibians living on rocky plateaux in western India are in desperate need of greater protection
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Scientists identify cause of the ‘sea fangle’ phenomenon
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Plymouth University news: In a new paper published in Biological Conservation, scientists at the university say plastic pollution is causing damage to Pink Sea Fan populations and leading to 'sea fangles' being washed up on shore.
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Losing coastal plant communities to climate change will weaken sea defences
Coastal plant communities are a crucial element of global sea defences but are increasingly threatened by the human-induced effects of climate change, according to new research led by the University of Plymouth
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Life in the freezer – study provides first evidence of growth limitations in Antarctic fish
New research by scientists at the University of Plymouth and the British Antarctic Survey shows have lost their ability to grow at rates seen in their warmer water cousins
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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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Marine scientists contribute to UK climate change report
https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/marine-scientists-contribute-to-uk-climate-change-report
Marine scientists at the University of Plymouth have contributed to a Marine Climate Change Impacts Partnership project designed to highlight how some of the UK’s most important marine habitats and species are being affected by climate change
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Scientists use acoustic tracking of marine predators to assess positive impacts of offshore mussel farms
University of Plymouth news: A new research project has been launched that will use acoustic tracking to explore the importance of offshore aquaculture and Marine Protected Areas on commercially important species.
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Is the ocean getting darker?
https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/is-the-ocean-getting-darker
University of Plymouth news: New research led by the University found 21% of the global ocean had experienced a reduction in the depth of its photic zones, which are home to 90% of all marine life, during the past 20 years.
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Virtual gathering gives coastal communities the chance to discuss global challenges
The third GCRF Blue Communities Annual Meeting had been due to take place in Hoi An, Vietnam, but had to be cancelled as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. It is instead taking place online from July 15-22 and hosted by the University of Plymouth
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