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Autonomous imaging robot plays a crucial role in assessing embryos’ response to environmental change
University of Plymouth news: The opensource LabEmbryoCam uses 3D-printed components to form a robotic microscope and is the result of over a decade of research at the University
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Marine Protected Area status can boost fish populations by almost 400%
A new study by the University of Plymouth has shown that protecting areas of the ocean and coastlines with “whole-site” Marine Protected Area status can result in four-fold increases in the abundance and diversity of fish populations
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Individual dolphin calls used to estimate population size and movement
Researchers and students from the University of Plymouth are part of an international project using technology to generate estimates of dolphin populations
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Academic contributes to documentary exploring humans’ impact on the planet
Jason Hall-Spencer, Professor of Marine Biology at the University of Plymouth, is among the expert commentators in a new international documentary exploring the impact of overpopulation on marine, animal and human life
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FinVision
FinVision, a project funded by the UK Government, will integrate expertise from researchers, fisheries management authorities and recreational anglers to enhance our understanding of commercially important fish species during their juvenile life stages.
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Lobster tagging to assess habitat restoration effects of offshore aquaculture
University of Plymouth news: As part of the Ropes to Reef project, work is beginning to tag lobsters living in and around the mussel farm so the project team can gain a better appreciation of their movements and the habitats they favour
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Escape the vapes: scientists call for global shift to curb consumer use of disposable technologies
https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/escape-the-vapes
University of Plymouth news: Academics from across the UK, writing in the journal Science, have called for worldwide action to halt the environmental threats posed by single-use electronic devices.
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UK Ambassador to Chile sees world-leading research in action
https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/uk-ambassador-to-chile-sees-world-leading-research-in-action
The UK’s ambassador to Chile, Fiona Clouder, has visited the University of Plymouth to discuss how its world-leading research might benefit the South American country
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How mushrooms become magic
https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/how-mushrooms-become-magic
How mushrooms become magic. Researchers in our School of Biological and Marine Sciences are examining why fungi evolve psychedelic properties
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Sea snakes have been adapting to see underwater for 15 million years
https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/sea-snakes-have-been-adapting-to-see-underwater-for-15-million-years
Research led by the University of Plymouth has for the first time provided evidence of where, when and how frequently species of sea snake have adapted their ability to see in colour
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