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£340,000 grant award for coastal researchers

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/new-grant-award-for-coastal-researchers

Plymouth University News: Plymouth University leads global study examining wave energy transfer on rocky coastlines

Research reveals strategy for 'no-mining zones' in the deep sea

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/research-reveals-strategy-for-no-mining-zones-in-the-deep-sea

international team of researchers including scientists at the University of Plymouth has developed a comprehensive set of criteria to help the International Seabed Authority (ISA) protect local biodiversity from deep-sea mining activities

Understanding scour when harnessing the power of wind and waves

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/msc-coastal-engineering/rhys-southgate

Coastal Engineering

Understanding scour when harnessing the power of wind and waves. Rhys Southgate replicated the seabed in our COAST laboratory to research a real-world solution in his MSc Coastal Engineering dissertation project.

Exploring the role of vegetation as a soft engineering method to reduce flooding

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/msc-coastal-engineering/nur-roszi

Coastal Engineering

Exploring the role of vegetation as a soft engineering method to reduce flooding. Nur Roszi used the COAST laboratory’s sediment wave flumes to research flood prevention methods for her final year MSc Coastal Engineering project.

Further investigation required into impact of brownfield sites on coastal regeneration

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/investigation-required-into-impact-of-brownfield-sites-on-coastal-regeneration-study

Plymouth University news: Researchers at Plymouth University say in a new study that a greater understanding of brownfield or derelict sites could enhance the social and economic regeneration of coastal towns and cities

Marine-i event will showcase world-class testing facilities at COAST Laboratory

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/marine-i-event-will-showcase-world-class-testing-facilities-at-coast-laboratory

The Coastal, Ocean and Sediment Transport (COAST) Laboratory at the University of Plymouth will be the star attraction at Marine-i’s next Discovery Room event, which will be held on Thursday 01 February

Healthy marine ecosystems depend on science-policy collaboration

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/research/institutes/sustainable-earth/sphere/healthy-marine-ecosystems

Find out more about the work of Dr Abigail McQuatters-Gollop at the University.

Students excel in South West Women in Construction Awards

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/students-excel-in-south-west-women-in-construction-awards

Plymouth University news: Two students and one partner college student recognised as leading female students in construction.

Biodegradable bags can hold a full load of shopping three years after being discarded in the environment

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/biodegradable-bags-can-hold-a-full-load-of-shopping-three-years-after-being-discarded-in-the-environment

Researchers from the University of Plymouth's International Marine Litter Research Unit examined the degradation of five plastic bag materials widely available from high street retailers in the UK.