News tagged with: marine-biology
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![Researchers at the University of Plymouth used a range of techniques to monitor the ocean sediments around the Isles of Scilly and to explore the diversity of species living within them]()
Study provides unprecedented assessment of seabed diversity off the Isles of Scilly
University of Plymouth news: Research by scientists from our Centre for Marine Biology and Conservation Science (CMACS) revealed complex mosaics of sediments around the Isles of Scilly that are supporting a wide range of habitat-building species
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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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![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 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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![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
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Decline in plankton across North East Atlantic sends stark warning for ocean health
University of Plymouth news: A new study led by the University found there were no habitats assessed as being of ‘Good Environmental Status’ in a region stretching along the coasts and ocean from Portugal to Norway
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University academic features in the 2026 ENDS Power List
University of Plymouth news: Professor Melanie Austen is one of only 10 academics included on a list celebrating the people making the greatest impact on the UK environmental sector.
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Food and drink related litter dominates global plastic pollution
University of Plymouth news: New research led by the University has generated the world’s first overview of global marine litter by usage type.
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![A screengrab from a video showing a pollack being lowered back into the ocean, and then released, after being caught as part of a research project led by the University of Plymouth]()
Releasing pollack at depth could benefit their long-term survival
University of Plymouth news: New research led by the University has suggested changing how pollack are released after being caught by recreational anglers could have a marked difference on the fisheries’ long-term sustainability
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![The common octopus is native to UK waters but is typically rare, favouring warmer seas further south in Europe and the Mediterranean]()
New report reveals scale, causes and consequences of South West octopus bloom
University of Plymouth news: Our researchers have contributed to a new report revealing that a dramatic population bloom of the common octopus is having significant effects on fisheries and marine ecosystems
