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New report reveals scale, causes and consequences of South West octopus bloom
University of Plymouth news: Our researchers have contributed to a new report revealing that a dramatic population bloom of the common octopus is having significant effects on fisheries and marine ecosystems
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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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Sea snakes have been adapting to see underwater for 15 million years
https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/sea-snakes-have-been-adapting-to-see-underwater-for-15-million-years
Research led by the University of Plymouth has for the first time provided evidence of where, when and how frequently species of sea snake have adapted their ability to see in colour
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Research launched into impact of sea lice upon salmon fisheries
https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/research-launched-into-impact-of-sea-lice-upon-salmon-fisheries
Plymouth University news: A new international research project has been launched to investigate the issue of sea lice infestation that is costing the Atlantic salmon aquaculture industry millions of pounds in lost stock.
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Future climate change may not adversely impact seafood quality, research suggests
Future ocean acidification and warming may not have a marked effect on the taste of oysters grown in the UK, according to new research by the University of Plymouth published in Frontiers in Marine Science
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BSc (Hons) Ocean Science (Full-time)
https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/bsc-ocean-science
School of Biological and Marine Sciences
Are you motivated by a desire to understand processes in the world’s oceans that drive phenomena such as ocean circulation, ocean acidification, sea-level rise or coastal erosion? If so, join BSc (Hons) Ocean Science at the University of Plymouth.
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Plymouth Nature Film Festival connects people with stories from our changing planet
University of Plymouth news: Founded by students across the University, the festival aims to offer people the chance to connect with nature through films, photography and other activities.
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Sunscreen's potential impact on marine life needs urgent investigation
University of Plymouth news: Researchers at the University of Plymouth and Plymouth Marine Laboratory are examining any environmental threats posed by the chemical compounds in sunscreen.
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Six decades of decline sparks call to protect the foundation of the marine food web
University of Plymouth news: Scientists from the University of Plymouth, working with partners across the UK and Europe, have published a new assessment of plankton abundance in the North East Atlantic
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