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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
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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.
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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.
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Further investigation required into impact of brownfield sites on coastal regeneration
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
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BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering (Full-time)
https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/beng-civil-engineering
School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics
BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering at University of Plymouth. As a civil engineer, you will be involved in providing sustainable, environmentally acceptable solutions to these kinds of issues.
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MEng (Hons) Civil Engineering (Full-time)
https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/meng-civil-engineering
School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics
MEng (Hons) Civil Engineering at the University of Plymouth. This accredited degree will help you gain the skills and knowledge needed to play a key role in the design, creation and maintenance of the vital infrastructures that support our lives.
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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.
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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.
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BSc (Hons) Marine Biology with Foundation Year (Full-time)
https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/bsc-marine-biology-with-foundation-year
School of Biological and Marine Sciences
This new four-year degree (incorporating a foundation year) allows you to build your skills and knowledge in marine biology. Successful completion of the foundation year will allow you to progress onto stage 1 of one of the related marine biology degrees.
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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.
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