Pages tagged with: marine
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University scientists to play key role in tackling lionfish invasion
Plymouth University news: A new EU-funded project has launched to try to halt the spread of venomous lionfish in the Mediterranean.
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How sensitive is Antarctic marine life to climate change?
What's on at Plymouth University: How sensitive is Antarctic marine life to climate change? Marine Institute Autumn Lecture. Plymouth University. 25 October 2017.
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Report suggests love of the seas could be the key for plastic pollution solution
Tapping into the public’s passion for the ocean could be the key to reducing the threats to it posed by plastic pollution, according to a report by the University of Plymouth and University of Surrey published in Nature Human Behaviour
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IMO World Maritime Day 2017
What's on at Plymouth University: IMO World Maritime Day 2017. Celebrating the 10th IMO World Maritime Day. Plymouth University, 26 September 2017.
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31st Annual Plymouth Marine Science Medal Lecture
What's on at Plymouth University: 31st Annual Plymouth Marine Science Medal Lecture. Vital signs: monitoring the ocean’s deep breathing in the Labrador Sea. Plymouth University, 1 November 2017.
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Deep-sea sponges – home to the next generation of antimicrobials?
Plymouth University news: New antibiotics, and therapies for cancer, immune deficiency and wound healing, could be waiting to be found in sponges found in the deep sea environment
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Artificial coastal defences could be used to enhance marine biodiversity
Coastal defences, harbours and ports have the potential to enhance biodiversity within the marine environment through the use of cement substitutes. But the materials used need to be selected carefully, a study by the University of Plymouth suggests
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Study shows seaweed succumbs to viruses
A new study by the University of Plymouth and the Marine Biological Association, published in the ISME Journal, is the first to describe viruses in kelps, which are important both ecologically and commercially
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The Challenge of Science Leadership
What's on at Plymouth University: The Challenge of Science Leadership - training course. Plymouth University, 3-5 January 2018.
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Funding for first system to monitor the hidden dangers of ships’ ballast
Plymouth University news: Innovate UK has provided funding for the development of the first system to monitor ships' ballast water for dangers including antibiotic resistance
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Student prepares to set sail on round Britain voyage raising awareness of plastics in our oceans
A University of Plymouth student is making the final preparations before taking part in eXXpedition, an environmental voyage around the coast of Great Britain
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Plymouth academic appointed to lead UK-wide consortium on offshore renewables
A University of Plymouth academic has been appointed to lead ORE Supergen, a new consortium programme supported by both government and industry which will draw together the UK’s expertise in marine renewable energy