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Night lights: new global atlas maps out artificial light at night under the sea

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/night-lights-new-global-atlas-maps-out-artificial-light-at-night-under-the-sea

A study co-led by the University has shown up to 1.9 million sq km of the world’s coastal waters are being exposed to biologically significant levels of artificial light at night

£1million research programme explores human impacts on remote marine environment

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/_1million-research-programme-explores-human-impacts-on-remote-marine-environment

New research by the University of Plymouth will bring together a wide range of scientific disciplines to provide the first detailed assessment of the Chagos Archipelago's oceanographic processes, seabed habitats and deep water coral reefs

Researchers part of £20 million programme aimed at tackling threats to the world’s oceans

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/researchers-part-of-_20-million-programme-aimed-at-tackling-threats-to-the-worlds-oceans

Marine conservation experts from the University of Plymouth are playing an integral role in the UKRI GCRF One Ocean Hub, a £20 million programme aimed at transforming the global response to the threats facing our oceans

Coastal cities leave up to 75% of seafloor exposed to harmful light pollution

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/coastal-cities-leave-up-to-75-of-seafloor-exposed-to-harmful-light-pollution

A study led by the University of Plymouth showed that under both cloudy and clear skies, quantities of light used in everyday street lighting permeated all areas of the water column.

University studentships support development of ideas and solutions that benefit the global ocean

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/university-studentships-support-development-of-ideas-and-solutions-that-benefit-the-global-ocean

University of Plymouth news: The Solutions for the Marine Environment (SERVO) programme, supported by a significant philanthropic donation, will fully fund projects addressing some of the planet’s most pressing challenges

€4million project uses cutting edge technology to enhance the habitats of key fish species

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/eu4million-project-uses-cutting-edge-technology-to-enhance-the-habitats-of-key-fish-species

The FISH INTEL project is being led by the University of Plymouth and supported by €2.8million from the European Regional Development Fund via the Interreg France (Channel) England programme.

Artificial night sky poses serious threat to coastal species

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/artificial-night-sky-poses-serious-threat-to-coastal-species

Research by the University of Plymouth and Bangor University shows the presence of artificial light originating from cities several kilometres away disrupts the lunar compass species use when covering long distances.

The Princess Royal sees Plymouth’s marine industry and innovation in action

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/the-princess-royal-sees-plymouths-marine-industry-and-innovation-in-action

HRH The Princess Royal has visited the University of Plymouth to learn more about its pioneering efforts to protect and enhance the marine environment.

Beneath the surface

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/bsc-marine-biology-and-coastal-ecology/lauren-park-mccann

Marine Biology

Beneath the surface: Discover how Lauren Park-McCann – current second year marine biology and coastal ecology – has dived deep into the world of podcasting to promote marine civic science.

From Devon waters to Australia’s endangered sharks

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/bsc-marine-biology-and-oceanography/kerry-brown

Marine Biology and Oceanography

From Devon waters to Australia’s endangered sharks. Kerry Brown reveals how studying BSc (Hons) Marine Biology and Oceanography took her to the forefront of endangered shark research in South Australia.