News tagged with: marine-litter
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Scientists continue work to establish the fate and impact of tyre wear particles in the environment
University of Plymouth news: The University has been studying the presence of tyre particles in the marine environment longer than any other organisation in the UK
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Rivers contain hidden sinks and sources of microplastics
University of Plymouth news: A study led by the University has found that significant quantities of microplastic particles are being trapped in riverbed sediments or carried through the air along major river systems
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Academic participates in international programme for early career scientists
University of Plymouth news: Dr Lee Durndell was chosen by the Royal Society of Chemistry to participate in its 2023 IUPAC Young Observer Programme
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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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University explores impact of climate change and microplastic pollution in the Antarctic
Scientists from the University of Plymouth are involved in an international scientific expedition - Antarctic Quest 21 - investigating humans' impact on the Antarctic
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Project focuses on decarbonisation of the fashion and textile industry
University of Plymouth news: The new £1.6million Future Fibres Network+ will build on the University’s extensive research into the sustainability of the fashion industry
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Microplastics and maritime cyber expertise showcased in Parliament
University of Plymouth news: Academics from the International Marine Litter Research Unit and Maritime Cyber Threats Research Group took part in Parliament’s Evidence Week
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Student to swap labs for life on the ocean waves to gain greater understanding of microplastic pollution
University of Plymouth news: Imogen Napper, a PhD researcher at the University of Plymouth, is one of 24 women signed up to participate in eXXpedition North Pacific 2018, which will start in Hawaii on June 23 and finish in Seattle around five weeks later
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Pioneering microplastics researcher awarded the 2023 Blue Planet Prize
University of Plymouth news: Professor Richard Thompson OBE FRS, who led the first ever study highlighting the presence of microplastics in the ocean, has been named a recipient of the 2023 Blue Planet Prize.
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Marine litter student awarded scholarship from Sky Ocean Rescue and National Geographic
University of Plymouth PhD student Imogen Napper has been awarded a scholarship by Sky Ocean Rescue and National Geographic to investigate the most effective ways to prevent microplastics being released into the environment when washing clothes
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Project helps to guard beaches against the scourge of plastic pollution
University of Plymouth Marine Biology student Emily Stevenson is hoping to use her organisation Beach Guardian to clean up Cornwall's beaches and educate people about the threat of marine litter
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Maritime rope could be adding billions of microplastics to the ocean every year
A study by the University of Plymouth’s International Marine Litter Research Unit is the first to explore the potential for rope to become a source of microplastic pollution in the marine environment
