Pages tagged with: marine-conservation
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BSc (Hons) Environmental Science with Foundation Year
Build your skills and knowledge on this new four-year course (incorporating a foundation year).
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Camilla Labonte - BSc (Hons) Ocean Science & Marine Conservation
Camilla applied to the University of Plymouth because of its outstanding international reputation in marine biology - and she wasn't disappointed!
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Plankton science for supporting the implementation of marine ecosystem-based management and conservation
University of Plymouth's Marine Conservation Research Group: Plankton science for supporting the implementation of marine ecosystem-based management and conservation
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BSc (Hons) Ocean Science and Marine Conservation
BSc Ocean Science and Marine Conservation course information
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University research supports byelaw to protect inshore waters
Research by the University of Plymouth has informed new legislation which aims to protect 117 square miles of coastal seabed and allow for the regeneration of underwater seaweed forests
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One Ocean Hub
University of Plymouth's Marine Conservation Research Group: One Ocean Hub
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€4million project uses cutting edge technology to enhance the habitats of key fish species
The FISH INTEL project is being led by the University of Plymouth and supported by €2.8million from the European Regional Development Fund via the Interreg France (Channel) England programme.
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Preventing a LIONfish invasion in the MEDiterranean through early response and targeted REmoval (RELIONMED)
University of Plymouth Marine Conservation Research Group: RELIONMED. Preventing a LIONfish invasion in the MEDiterranean through early response and targeted REmoval
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Managing crab and lobster catches could offer long-term benefits to fishermen and the environment
A study by the University of Plymouth has found that managing the density of crab and lobster pots at an optimum level increases the quality of catch, benefits the marine environment and makes the industry more sustainable in the long term
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Green Minds
University of Plymouth's Marine Conservation Research Group: Green Minds
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Virtual gathering gives coastal communities the chance to discuss global challenges
The third GCRF Blue Communities Annual Meeting had been due to take place in Hoi An, Vietnam, but had to be cancelled as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. It is instead taking place online from July 15-22 and hosted by the University of Plymouth
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University research informs the government’s ambitious plan for conservation
University research at the Marine Protected Area of Lyme Bay has helped to inform Defra's new 25-year conservation plan
