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Artificial coastal defences could be used to enhance marine biodiversity
Coastal defences, harbours and ports have the potential to enhance biodiversity within the marine environment through the use of cement substitutes. But the materials used need to be selected carefully, a study by the University of Plymouth suggests
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Deadly fungus found for first time in critically endangered amphibian species
New research led by the University of Plymouth has shown that the fungal pathogen Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis has been recorded for the first time in critically endangered amphibians in the Western Ghats Biodiversity Hotspot.
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BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering with Foundation Year (Full-time)
https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/beng-mechanical-engineering-with-foundation-year
School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics
Do you want to become an engineer of the future, but don’t have the entry traditional requirements to start a degree? Our foundation year will give you a solid grounding in the subject’s main disciplines, mechanical, civil and electronics.
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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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Drones provide bird’s eye view of how turbulent tidal flows affect seabird foraging habits
In a first-of-its-kind study, scientists - including researchers at the University of Plymouth - used drones to provide a synchronised bird’s eye view of what seabirds see and how their behaviour changes depending on the movement of tidal flows.
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Meet the ‘dolphin doctor’ student living her dream thanks to Clearing
https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/meet-the-dolphin-doctor-student-living-her-dream-thanks-to-clearing
University of Plymouth news - Meet the ‘dolphin doctor’ student living her dream thanks to Clearing
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University and The Seal Project join forces to encourage citizen scientists to support seal conservation
The University of Plymouth and The Seal Project have joined forces to launch the Seal Spotter project on the Epicollect app through which people can log an individual’s location, appearance, behaviour and condition.
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Decommissioned offshore structures could offer only limited ecological benefits, study suggests
University of Plymouth news: Decommissioned offshore structures offer limited long-term ecological benefits if they are simply left in the ocean to serve as artificial reefs, a new study suggests.
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BSc (Hons) Environmental Science (Full-time)
https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/bsc-environmental-science
School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences
BSc (Hons) Environmental science at the University of Plymouth offers exceptional opportunities to develop your understanding of human impact on the global environment and turn classroom theory into solutions to real environmental problems.
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Researchers connect with policy makers and advisers at Evidence Week
https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/researchers-connect-with-policy-makers-and-advisers-at-evidence-week
University of Plymouth news: Our researchers took part in the 2025 event and showcased our expertise in climate education, marine light pollution and offshore aquaculture
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