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Fear of ‘killer shrimps’ could pose major threat to European rivers
https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/fear-of-killer-shrimps-could-pose-major-threat-to-european-rivers
Researchers involving the University of Plymouth found the fear of invasive ‘killer shrimps’ can intimidate native organisms to such a degree that they are incapable of performing their vital role in river systems
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Decreased oxygen levels could present hidden threat to marine species, study suggests
Scientists from the University of Plymouth have shown that creatures which develop in hypoxic (low oxygen) conditions in the marine environment could experience previously unseen hindered development, and become compromised as adults.
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Scientists tag bass in bid to explain falling stock numbers
https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/scientists-tag-bass-in-bid-to-explain-falling-stock-numbers
Marine scientists at the University of Plymouth are working with fishermen in north and south Devon to track the movement of bass in order to develop a clearer understanding of their feeding patterns
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Why can weever fish make beach visits a painful experience?
Marine biologists and coastal scientists from the University of Plymouth are carrying out research into one of the more painful features of the South West’s beaches – weever fish.
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https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/research/institutes/marine-institute/our-research/oceans
Discover the wonders of the deep with our ocean and marine research at Plymouth. The oceans are as near as we come to another world. Explore them through the eyes of our academic experts and be inspired to study the seas with us
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Scientists continue work to establish the fate and impact of tyre wear particles in the environment
University of Plymouth news: The University has been studying the presence of tyre particles in the marine environment longer than any other organisation in the UK
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Innovative plankton monitoring tool holds key to assessing health of ocean life
Researchers from the University of Plymouth have helped to create the Plankton Lifeform Extraction Tool, a free, online tool to make complex plankton datasets easier and more accessible for all
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Initiative increases awareness of the threats posed by light pollution to the global ocean
University of Plymouth news: The Global Ocean Artificial Light at Night Network has been launched at the United Nations Ocean Decade Conference in Barcelona
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Artificial night sky poses serious threat to coastal species
https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/artificial-night-sky-poses-serious-threat-to-coastal-species
Research by the University of Plymouth and Bangor University shows the presence of artificial light originating from cities several kilometres away disrupts the lunar compass species use when covering long distances.
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Students search for 100 ambassadors to help preserve the planet
https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/students-search-for-100-ambassadors-to-help-preserve-the-planet
A group of students from the University of Plymouth have begun the search for 100 young Ambassadors of Earth willing to take a proactive role in climate-related projects in their local community
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