News tagged with: marine
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Academic highlighted among the scientists making a difference to the planet and society
University of Plymouth news: Richard Thompson, our Professor of Marine Biology, is among 47 people from all over the world featured in a new book being distributed across the UK’s secondary schools
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![Created by acclaimed installation artist David Cotterrell, Intertidal is a new public artwork that has transformed four ageing Ford Fiestas into tidal instruments]()
Project transforms used cars into a showcase of the ocean’s power
University of Plymouth news: The University is supporting Intertidal, a new public artwork that has transformed four ageing Ford Fiestas into tidal instruments
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![A new study by scientists at the University of Plymouth and the British Antarctic Survey (BAS) has highlighted the impact coastal freshening could have on species living in the shallow coastal waters off Antarctica]()
‘Damaging the Antarctic damages us all’ – scientists warn of the potential impacts of coastal freshening
University of Plymouth news: Scientists at the University and the British Antarctic Survey investigated how shifts in ocean salinity - a phenomenon known as freshening - could affect marine species in the Antarctic
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![A Getty Images picture showing an industrial oil rig offshore platform construction site on the North Sea coast]()
Are subsea oil and gas pipelines a previously unrecognised source of ocean microplastics?
University of Plymouth news: New research led by our International Marine Litter Research Unit has estimated that legacy plastics from oil and gas infrastructure could contribute tonnes of microplastics to UK waters each year
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![A person prepares to apply sunscreen to their body on a beach. This image relates to research by the University of Plymouth and Plymouth Marine Laboratory (PML) relating to the environmental impacts on sunscreen on marine life. Getty Images.]()
Over half of people are unaware of the environmental effects of sunscreen
University of Plymouth news: A new study by researchers at the University and Plymouth Marine Laboratory (PML) comes during a summer when the UK has basked in almost unbroken sunshine for several weeks
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![Researchers on the EQUIFy project, from Plymouth Marine Laboratory (PML), the University of Plymouth, and other partners, conducted a trial in Smart Sound Plymouth using an uncrewed surface vehicle (USV) and testing its novel onboard sensors]()
Project demonstrates autonomous capability for floating offshore wind monitoring
University of Plymouth news: The University is part of a multidisciplinary project that successfully tested a novel autonomous monitoring system designed to improve how environmental evidence is generated for the floating offshore wind industry
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![Drone footage captured by the University of Plymouth's Coastal Processes Research Group on February 5, 2026 showing the A379 between Torcross and Strete in South Devon damaged by a series of winter storms]()
At risk and cut off – are other coastal communities destined to follow in Torcross’ footsteps?
University of Plymouth news: Following the collapse of the A379 in South Devon in February 2026, our scientists suggest the issues facing residents in Torcross could represent an early warning sign for coastal communities around the UK
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![The small but mighty phytoplankton are the labourers of the ocean, they serve as the base of the food web]()
University leads new report highlighting health of the UK’s plankton communities
University of Plymouth news: Our researchers have led the production of a new Marine Climate Change Impacts Partnership (MCCIP) report highlighting the impact of climate change on marine plankton and pelagic habitats in UK waters
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![The University of Plymouth and UNESCO's Regional Bureau for Science and Culture in Europe held a Science Diplomacy Consultative Forum to explore the role of universities in science diplomacy for a shared future]()
University hosts international forum on the power of science diplomacy
University of Plymouth news: The University and UNESCO's Regional Bureau for Science and Culture in Europe held a Science Diplomacy Consultative Forum to explore the role of universities in science diplomacy for a shared future
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![A three-year project, led by the University of Plymouth, will investigate the movement of common dolphins throughout the year and assess how much noise they are exposed to from passing vessels 2.25 MB A three-year project, led by the University of Plymout]()
Project investigates how ship noise is affecting dolphins and porpoises
University of Plymouth news: Researchers from the University are launching a major new study to understand how underwater noise from ships could be impacting common dolphins and harbour porpoises in the English Channel
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Project provides new insights on breeding habits and behaviours of vulnerable marine species
University of Plymouth news: A new project led by our Centre for Marine Biology and Conservation Science (CMACS) aims to shed light on two of the country’s least understood and vulnerable marine species – tope sharks and undulate rays
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![Vampire crabs (Geosesarma species) are small, semi-terrestrial tropical crabs native to Southeast Asia. These Red Devil Vampire Crabs (Geosesarma hagen) are the subject of ongoing research at the University of Plymouth to establish their behaviours]()
Scientists provide first assessment of online global trade in brachyuran land crabs
University of Plymouth news: Research led by the University aims to pave the way for informed decisions about the catching, importing and exporting of key species including vampire crabs
