News tagged with: marine-litter
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Project aims to transform how fishing industry deals with discarded nets
The University of Plymouth is among the partners in the INdIGO (INnovative fIshing Gear for Ocean) project, which has received €2.9million from the Interreg VA France (Channel) England (FCE) European Programme.
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Funding campaign helps turn marine litter into surfing products
Odyssey Innovation is being supported by Acceleration Through Innovation, a project led by the University of Plymouth, to turn collected marine litter into new and sustainable products
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Scientists set sail on round-the-world plastics initiative
The eXXpedition Round the World voyage set sail from the University of Plymouth Marine Station on October 8 and the crew will undertake a range of research projects developed by the University's International Marine Litter Research Unit
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Marine researcher and graduate meet Nobel-nominated climate activist
University of Plymouth researcher Imogen Napper and graduate Emily Stevenson were among those meeting teenager Greta Thunberg as she left Plymouth for a voyage to New York
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Fishers keen to help address the problem of marine litter
Researchers at the University of Plymouth and the University of Surrey spoke to around 120 fishers and other stakeholders, including boat owners and crew both signed up and not registered with the Fishing for Litter (FFL) initiative
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University teams up with eXXpedition to tackle the plastics in our oceans
The University of Plymouth and pioneering sailing and science organisation eXXpedition are joining forces to conduct new and innovative research into the impact plastic pollution is having on our oceans.
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University scientists participate in plastic pollution expedition to India
Scientists from the University of Plymouth are taking part in the Sea to Source: Ganges river expedition led by National Geographic
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Biodegradable bags can hold a full load of shopping three years after being discarded in the environment
Researchers from the University of Plymouth's International Marine Litter Research Unit examined the degradation of five plastic bag materials widely available from high street retailers in the UK.
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The rise in ocean plastics evidenced from a 60-year time series
Scientists from the University of Plymouth and the Marine Biological Association collaborated on new research showing there has been a significant increase in open-ocean plastics in recent decades
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University takes part in 'Sea Bin' trial to monitor plastic waste
The University of Plymouth is taking part in the trial of a ‘Sea Bin’ as part of the city’s ongoing commitment to tackling plastic pollution
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University continues to set the agenda on sustainability
The University of Plymouth has published its biennial Sustainability Report, featuring details of national and regional award successes as well as efforts to reduce emissions and promote energy-saving initiatives
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Art and science combine to highlight the problem of plastic pollution
Professor Richard Thompson OBE, Head of the International Marine Litter Research Unit at the University of Plymouth, will speak alongside award-winning photographer Mandy Barker at an event to mark the launch of her new exhibition
