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Life in the freezer – study provides first evidence of growth limitations in Antarctic fish
New research by scientists at the University of Plymouth and the British Antarctic Survey shows have lost their ability to grow at rates seen in their warmer water cousins
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Study demonstrates how microplastic particles differ across the Atlantic Ocean
A study by the University and sailing charity eXXpedition has shown the waters of the North Atlantic gyre contain significantly greater quantities of microplastics than other areas of the open ocean
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Scientists call for global effort to assess the full impacts of tritium
University of Plymouth news: Scientists from the University have called for a coordinated international effort to fully assess the environmental impacts of tritium ahead of a significant expected rise in its global production.
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Study highlights the critical importance of uniting communities and conservation to effectively implement environmental practices
University of Plymouth news: A new paper by the University of Plymouth, Blue Marine Foundation, Natural England and DEFRA draws together more than 15 years of research carried out in the Lyme Bay Marine Protected Area
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Study explores if Fukushima’s radioactive water could pose lasting threat to humans and the environment
University of Plymouth news: A new study suggests more detailed research is needed to determine whether radioactive water being released from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear reactor, as part of a sanctioned programme, could result in long-term harm
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Saturated soils could impact survival of young trees planted to address climate change
University of Plymouth news: New research led by the University has looked into the potential effects of increased rainfall in regions being earmarked for expansion of the UK’s temperate rainforests
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Scientists reveal new fundamental principles governing diving in animals
An international team of scientists, including the University of Plymouth, examined how metabolic constraints govern the diving performance of air-breathing aquatic species.
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Scientists warn against ‘greenwashing’ of global coastal developments
https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/scientists-warn-against-greenwashing-of-global-coastal-developments
Led by researchers from the University of Plymouth, a new study says the world’s waterfront cities should not be deluged with apparently green developments because they still carry the potential to cause damage to the marine and coastal environment
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Scientists publish seminal study into impact of nanoparticles on living species
Conceived by researchers at the University of Plymouth, the study assessed how the guts of species from honey bees to humans could protect against the bioaccumulation and toxicological effects of engineered nanomaterials found within the environment
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Plastic recycling results in rare metals being found in children’s toys and food packaging
Some of the planet’s rarest metals – used in the manufacture of smartphones and other electrical equipment – are increasingly being found in everyday consumer plastics, according to new research by the University of Plymouth.
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