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University scientists join world leaders at global plastic pollution negotiations

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/university-scientists-join-world-leaders-at-global-plastic-pollution-negotiations

University of Plymouth news: Members of our International Marine Litter Research Unit are in Nairobi for the third meeting of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee on Plastic Pollution (INC) as talks continue over the Global Plastics Treaty

Study suggests ‘biodegradable’ teabags don’t readily deteriorate in the environment and can adversely affect terrestrial species

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/study-suggests-biodegradable-teabags-don-t-readily-deteriorate-in-the-environment-and-can-adversely-affect-terrestrial-species

University of Plymouth news: Researchers from the University say that as we move to reduce our use of plastics these new findings highlight the importance of understanding alternative materials, their impacts and how to dispose of them

University scientist plays key role in global Plankton Manifesto

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/university-scientist-plays-key-role-in-global-plankton-manifesto

University of Plymouth news: Dr Abigail McQuatters-Gollop helped to develop a landmark document, unveiled at the United Nations General Assembly in New York, which emphasises the critical role of plankton for the planet.

Brixham Laboratory highly commended in national awards

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/brixham-laboratory-receives-commendation-in-major-national-awards

The University of Plymouth's Brixham Laboratory has been highly commended in the 2019 United Kingdom Science Park Association Awards

Harsh realities of life as a penguin highlights our responsibility to the planet

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/bsc-animal-behaviour-and-welfare/harsh-realities-of-life-as-a-penguin-highlights-our-responsibility-to-the-planet-2

Animal Behaviour and Welfare

BBC Dynasties: Harsh realities of life as a penguin highlights our responsibility to the planet

Further investigation required into impact of brownfield sites on coastal regeneration

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/investigation-required-into-impact-of-brownfield-sites-on-coastal-regeneration-study

Plymouth University news: Researchers at Plymouth University say in a new study that a greater understanding of brownfield or derelict sites could enhance the social and economic regeneration of coastal towns and cities

Nurdle – 'Making marine plastic extinct'

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/alumni-friends/alumni/meet-our-alumni/marine-earth-geography-environment/nurdle

University of Plymouth: Alumni set up a company to tackle the environmental issue of marine plastics washing up on South West shores

Documenting the incredible diversity of southern Africa

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/research/marine-biology-and-ecology-research-centre/documenting-the-incredible-diversity-of-southern-africa

University of Plymouth Professor David Bilton has spent almost two decades working to understand the complex and unique species inhabiting the southern tip of Africa.

UK’s first sea-going electric ferry launches in Plymouth

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/uks-first-sea-going-electric-ferry-launches-in-plymouth

The UK’s first sea-going electric ferry - designed and developed in partnership with the University of Plymouth - has set sail for the first time in Plymouth, Britain’s Ocean City.