News tagged with: marine-conservation
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Pioneering partnership names its first Ocean Giants Scholars
Thanks to a pioneering partnership between the University of Plymouth and the Ocean Giants Trust, a series of scholarships have been awarded to marine biology and conservation undergraduates
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Lionfish culls aim to preserve marine species and habitats in the Mediterranean Sea
Fishers and marine conservationists from the University of Plymouth are launching the first organised culls of predatory lionfish in a bid to prevent their spread across the Mediterranean Sea.
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Study explores the use of robots and artificial intelligence to understand the deep-sea
New research led by the University of Plymouth has shown artificial intelligence (AI) could help scientists shed new light on the variety of species living on the ocean floor.
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Ocean acidification ‘could have consequences for millions’
Scientists from the University of Plymouth and the University of Tsukuba have written an article highlighting the potential future consequences of ocean acidification.
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Finding ways to protect our coastline
Professor Martin Attrill and Charles Clover, of the Blue Marine Foundation, write for the second Plymouth White Paper created by the office of Luke Pollard MP
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University hosts international event giving teachers insight into marine science
EarthEcho International is inviting secondary school teachers from across the UK to join Philippe Cousteau Jr for an EarthEcho Expedition to the University of Plymouth
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Scientists use acoustic tracking of marine predators to assess positive impacts of offshore mussel farms
University of Plymouth news: A new research project has been launched that will use acoustic tracking to explore the importance of offshore aquaculture and Marine Protected Areas on commercially important species.
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‘A gift from the city to itself’ – study creates a blueprint for city marine parks
Researchers from the University of Plymouth, writing in Marine Policy, have detailed how other cities – in both developed and developing countries across the world – can follow in Plymouth's footsteps by creating a Marine Park.
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Researchers part of £20 million programme aimed at tackling threats to the world’s oceans
Marine conservation experts from the University of Plymouth are playing an integral role in the UKRI GCRF One Ocean Hub, a £20 million programme aimed at transforming the global response to the threats facing our oceans
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£1million research programme explores human impacts on remote marine environment
New research by the University of Plymouth will bring together a wide range of scientific disciplines to provide the first detailed assessment of the Chagos Archipelago's oceanographic processes, seabed habitats and deep water coral reefs
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University works with global partners to provide unique masters programme in marine conservation
The University of Plymouth is working with UK and international policy makers and NGOs to launch a masters-level qualification addressing some of the biggest challenges facing our marine environment
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University works to explore environmental impacts of wave energy
The University of Plymouth is among the partners in SEA Wave, a European Maritime and Fisheries Fund project addressing long-term environmental concerns around the development of emerging wave energy technologies
