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Enhanced education could help turn the tide on marine litter

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/enhanced-education-could-help-turn-the-tide-on-marine-litter

Research by the University of Plymouth, the Mediterranean Information Office for Environment, Culture and Sustainable Development and the Coastal and Marine Union explored how education can influence teachers and students understanding of marine litter

Microplastic revolutionary named in the inaugural TIME100 Health list

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/microplastic-revolutionary-named-in-the-inaugural-time100-health-list

University of Plymouth news: Professor Richard Thompson OBE FRS has been selected by TIME magazine to feature in its inaugural list of the world’s most influential individuals in health.

PhD researcher wins prestigious STEM for Britain Award

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/phd-researcher-wins-prestigious-stem-for-britain-award

University of Plymouth news: Anneliese Hodge won the Gold Award in the Biological and Biomedical Sciences category of the competition, the finals of which are held annually at the Houses of Parliament

€1.9million project aims to open the ‘black box’ of marine fungi

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/eu19million-project-aims-to-open-the-black-box-of-marine-fungi

Dr Michael Cunliffe, a researcher at the Marine Biological Association and the University of Plymouth, has been awarded €1.9million by the European Research Council to explore the role played by mycoplankton in the marine environment

[SAVE THE DATE] Girls into Ocean Science

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/whats-on/girls-into-ocean-science

What's on at the University of Plymouth: Girls into Ocean Science. Join us for a day of discovery and inspiration, and take the first step toward a future in ocean science! University of Plymouth, 31 October 2025.

Beaches still struggling to recover following 2013/14 winter storms

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New research involving the University of Plymouth shows that many beaches on the north coast of Cornwall and Devon have only recovered to around 75% of their previous states

Academic makes waves in nautical publication

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/academic-makes-waves-in-nautical-publication

Plymouth University News: Captain Bob Hone, from the School of Marine Science and Engineering, has contributed to a publication designed to be an onboard resource for every ship in the world.

Project assesses wider ecological benefits of UK’s first offshore mussel farm

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/project-assesses-wider-ecological-benefits-of-uks-first-offshore-mussel-farm

University of Plymouth news: The Ropes to Reefs project, funded through the Fisheries Industry Science Partnership (FISP) scheme, will assess the wider benefits of the UK’s first large-scale offshore mussel farm

Lions face their greatest fight for survival in gripping new BBC series

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/bsc-animal-behaviour-and-welfare/lions-face-the-greatest-fight-for-survival-in-gripping-new-bbc-series

Animal Behaviour and Welfare

BBC Dynasties: Lioness leader of a once mighty Marsh Pride must battle for their survival

Underwater camera network to monitor the habitat needs of juvenile fish

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/underwater-camera-network-to-monitor-the-habitat-needs-of-juvenile-fish

University of Plymouth news: A new project, funded through the Fisheries Industry Science Partnership (FISP) scheme, will fill important knowledge gaps about the essential habitats required by species including bass and mullet