News tagged with: marine-science
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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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![A new Memorandum of Understanding has been signed by the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Plymouth Professor Richard Davies, and the Provost of Curtin University Professor Matthew Tonts]()
Plymouth and Curtin to collaborate on research and teaching initiatives
University of Plymouth news: The University of Plymouth and Curtin University have signed an agreement that formalises four decades of working collaboratively, and lays out plans for a range of impactful research and teaching initiatives
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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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![Mangroves – like this one at Cispatá Bay, a protected marine area located in the Morrosquillo Gulf along Colombia's Caribbean coast – are efficient carbon sinks, but they may drown and lose their ability to store carbon under sea-level rise]()
Rising seas could ‘drown’ mangroves and release carbon
University of Plymouth news: A new study led by Dr Arya Iwantoro, Senior Research Consultant in Coastal Modelling at the University, found that mangroves could store less carbon – and even begin releasing it – as sea levels rise.
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![Professor Matthew Palmer has been working in the marine autonomy sector for more than two decades and will officially join the University of Plymouth as its new Professor of Marine Autonomy and Environmental Intelligence in June]()
University appoints senior academic to drive marine autonomy innovation and collaboration
University of Plymouth news: Professor Matthew Palmer has been working in the marine autonomy sector for more than two decades and will officially join the University as its new Professor of Marine Autonomy and Environmental Intelligence
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![The University of Plymouth and Europe’s largest defence technology company, Helsing, have signed an agreement which will see them collaborating on a range of initiatives to drive progress in marine autonomy]()
University and Helsing forge new partnership to drive innovation
University of Plymouth news: The University and Helsing, Europe’s largest defence technology company, have signed an agreement which will see them collaborating on a range of initiatives to drive progress in marine autonomy.
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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]()
Storms and shifting sands – assessing the ocean’s impact on Start Bay
University of Plymouth news: Members of the University’s Coastal Processes Research Group have been conducting assessments along Start Bay for the past 20 years, charting the changes caused by rising sea levels and increased storms
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![An image taken by scientists from the University of Plymouth at 60m depth at Egmont Atoll, Indian Ocean, in March 2022 using a drop-camera system. The image shows a healthy colony of the reef-building coral species, Pachyseris speciosa]()
£3.7m project aims to provide unprecedented analysis of mesophotic coral reefs
University of Plymouth news: The University is leading a five-year initiative, supported by public investment from the Natural Environment Research Council, will assess the response and resilience of mesophotic coral ecosystems to future climate change
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![In an effort to study the impacts of coastal flooding and sea level rise, University of Plymouth researchers made field observations in January and July 2022 on the island of Fiyoaree, at the south west tip of the Huvadhoo Atoll in the Maldives]()
Study provides new forecasts of remote islands’ vulnerability to sea level rise
University of Plymouth news: Our scientists have warned that predicted rises in sea levels, coupled with an increase in extreme weather and wave conditions, could result in presently rare flooding events happening every two to three years by around 2050
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![Dr Imogen Napper and Professor Richard Thompson are among almost 7,000 scientists included within the 2025 Highly Cited Researchers List]()
Microplastics scientists named among world’s most influential researchers
University of Plymouth news: Professor Richard Thompson OBE and Dr Imogen Napper are among the scientists included within the 2025 Highly Cited Researchers List.
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![Sand eels captured on camera as part of a project by MSc Marine Conservation student Natasha Bamford in Falmouth Harbour]()
Student project reveals the underwater world of Falmouth Harbour
University of Plymouth news: For her MSc Marine Conservation project, student Natasha Bamford is using underwater video technology to showcase the diversity of marine life in Falmouth Harbour
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