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Project will examine impact of climate change in the Arctic
https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/project-will-examine-impact-of-climate-change-in-the-arctic
Micro-ARC, co-led by Dr Michael Cunliffe from the University of Plymouth and Professor Anja Engel of GEOMAR in Germany, aims to improve understanding of how short and long term environmental changes are affecting microbial ecosystems in the polar region
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Can Nanotechnology Help Fight Climate Change?
Applications are invited for three 3.5 year PhD studentships: Can Nanotechnology Help Fight Climate Change? The studentships will start on 1 October 2026.
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Oxygen levels impact on species’ ability and willingness to fight
https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/oxygen-levels-impact-on-species-ability-and-willingness-to-fight
Scientists at the University of Plymouth, writing in the Journal of Experimental Biology, say that environmental conditions could play a major role in the instigation of fights within the animal kingdom
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Coastal ecosystems being ‘burned’ by double whammy of rising temperatures and ocean acidification
Researchers have published two new studies showing the combined effects that rising temperatures and ocean acidification are having on coastal environments
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Rising carbon dioxide levels will change marine habitats and fish communities
Researchers from the University of Plymouth and colleagues have showed that elevated dissolved CO2 conditions can lead to a 45% decrease of fish diversity, with a loss of coral-associated species and a rearrangement of feeding behaviour.
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New research to explore how skill influences result of animal fights
https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/new-research-to-explore-how-skill-influences-result-of-animal-fights
Scientists from the University of Plymouth have received funding from the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council to examine whether an individual’s skill levels directly influence the results of such fights
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Satellite images reveal dramatic tropical glacier retreat
https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/satellite-images-reveal-dramatic-tropical-glacier-retreat
Plymouth University news: Scientists in the School of Biological and Marine Sciences have obtained high resolution satellite images that paint a stark picture of how tropical glaciers in the Pacific have retreated over the past decade.
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€4million 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.
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Weever stings provide scientists with a unique way of assessing impacts of environment on coastal fish populations
University of Plymouth news: A new study has used lifeguard records of beach users and weever fish stings to learn more about populations of weever fish.
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Developing viable solutions to reduce ghost fishing and plastic pollution through innovation in fisheries
Applications are invited for three 3.5 year PhD studentships: Developing viable solutions to reduce ghost fishing and plastic pollution through innovation in fisheries. The studentships will start on 1 October 2026.
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