Pages tagged with: marine-pollution
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![<p>A microscopic paint flake, measuring around 320μm in diameter, collected during a CPR survey in the Southern North Sea (Credit Andrew Turner, University of Plymouth)<br></p>]()
Study reveals abundance of microscopic paint flakes in the North Atlantic
A study by the University of Plymouth and the Marine Biological Association has revealed flakes of paint could be one of the most abundant type of microplastic particles in the ocean
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€14m project to prevent plastic pollution in the English Channel
Preventing Plastic Pollution, a project involving the University of Plymouth, will develop a model to gather data on the amount and likely sources of plastic pollution at seven pilot sites, including the River Tamar catchment
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![<p>Microplastics on the beach</p>]()
University of Plymouth awarded the Queen’s Anniversary Prize for world-leading microplastics work
The University has been awarded the Queen's Anniversary Prize in respect of its research into microplastics
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Academics participate in Global Wave Conference
Plymouth University news: Academics from Plymouth University have taken part in the international Global Wave Conference promoting efforts to protect our oceans, beaches and marine wildlife
