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Artisanal fishers are almost as accurate as satellites in producing environmental data
University of Plymouth news: BSc (Hons) Ocean Science and Marine Conservation graduate Konstantis Alexopoulos led a new study highlighting the expertise of local fishing communities, and the contribution they can make to greater environmental awareness.
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Maritime rope could be adding billions of microplastics to the ocean every year
A study by the University of Plymouth’s International Marine Litter Research Unit is the first to explore the potential for rope to become a source of microplastic pollution in the marine environment
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Fossilised beaches help scientists understand impacts of past global warming
University of Plymouth news: A study developed at the University found the melting of the Antarctic ice sheet would have caused a rise in global sea levels of up to 5.7 metres.
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Study identifies potential link between oral bacteria and brain abscesses
University of Plymouth news: A study led by the University and University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust found that bacteria known to cause oral infections may also be a contributory factor in patients developing abscesses on the brain
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Are sewage spills and coastal winds contributing to airborne microplastics?
University of Plymouth news: Researchers from the University of Plymouth and Plymouth Marine Laboratory used sewage and weather data and satellite monitoring to highlight a potential hidden source of microplastic pollution
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Living walls boost biodiversity by providing safe spaces for urban wildlife
University of Plymouth news: Our research shows how living walls – structures housing flowers and plants fitted to the outside of new and old buildings – can significantly enhance the biodiversity within urban environments
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Mussel reefs heighten the risk of microplastic exposure and consumption
Scientists from the University of Plymouth used a series of experiments to assess whether the reefs formed by blue mussel (Mytilus edulis) affected their exposure and consumption of tiny microplastic particles.
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New woodlands can help reduce flooding risk within 15 years
https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/new-woodlands-can-help-reduce-flooding-risk-within-15-years
A new study by the University of Plymouth has shown that within just 15 years of being planted, native broadleaf trees can have a marked impact on soil’s response during extreme weather events
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Time for total rethink on the management of alien species
https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/time-for-total-rethink-on-the-management-of-alien-species
A new study – led by the University of Plymouth and the Marine and Environmental Research (MER) Lab in Cyprus – is calling for a complete rethink of how non-indigenous or alien species are considered in the future.
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Managing symptoms linked to nutrition during COVID-19 recovery
https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/research/dietetics-and-health/covid-knowledge-hub/professionals/symptoms
The University of Plymouth Nutrition and COVID-19 recovery knowledge hub: information to help professionals manage patient symptoms linked to nutrition.
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