Pages tagged with: marine-litter
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Europe-wide research project examines fate of microplastics in rivers and lakes
Researchers from the University of Plymouth have begun work on LimnoPlast, a €4.1million project examining the distribution of microplastics in European rivers and lakes
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Public encouraged to help protect seas and shores from pollution
Plymouth University news: Public encouraged to help protect seas and shores from pollution
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International Marine Litter Research Unit
International experts in marine litter or debris, University of Plymouth.
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The Queen's Anniversary Prize for pioneering research on marine microplastics pollution and its impact on the environment and changing behaviour
The Queen's Anniversary Prize for pioneering research on marine micro-plastics pollution and its impact on the environment and changing behaviour. The Queen Anniversary prize for pioneering marine plastics and microplastics research and policy impact
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Project aims to transform how fishing industry deals with discarded nets
The University of Plymouth is among the partners in the INdIGO (INnovative fIshing Gear for Ocean) project, which has received €2.9million from the Interreg VA France (Channel) England (FCE) European Programme.
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7 questions with Professor Richard Thompson OBE
7 questions with Professor Richard Thompson OBE. Get to know the #PlymouthPioneer behind the University research team saving our seas from plastic.
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International Marine Litter Research Unit publications
Learn more about Plymouth University International Marine Litter Research Unit publications
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Funding campaign helps turn marine litter into surfing products
Odyssey Innovation is being supported by Acceleration Through Innovation, a project led by the University of Plymouth, to turn collected marine litter into new and sustainable products
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University scientists contribute to government’s Future of the Sea report
Professor Richard Thompson and Professor Tom Hutchinson, from the University of Plymouth, contributed to the Foresight Future of the Sea report, published by the Government Office for Science
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The problem with plastics by Liz Bonnin
What's On at the University of Plymouth: TV presenter Liz Bonnin delivers her insightful public lecture 'The Problem with Plastics'
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Scientists set sail on round-the-world plastics initiative
The eXXpedition Round the World voyage set sail from the University of Plymouth Marine Station on October 8 and the crew will undertake a range of research projects developed by the University's International Marine Litter Research Unit
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All-female crew sail round Britain to raise awareness of plastics in our oceans
eXXpedition Round Britain, a voyage starting and finishing at the University of Plymouth’s Marine Station, will see a diverse group of women sample the UK’s waters for plastic pollution, and run awareness-raising events around the British coastline