Pages tagged with: school-of-biological-and-marine-sciences
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Technology paints in-depth picture of organisms’ response to climate change
EmbryoPhenomics, revolutionary new technology created at the University of Plymouth, could fill a major gap in our understanding of how organisms’ early development will be impacted by climate change
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Billions of nanoparticles accumulate in marine organisms within six hours
A ground-breaking study led by the University of Plymouth has shown it takes a matter of hours for billions of minute plastic nanoparticles to become embedded throughout the major organs of a marine organism
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Artificial night sky poses serious threat to coastal species
Research by the University of Plymouth and Bangor University shows the presence of artificial light originating from cities several kilometres away disrupts the lunar compass species use when covering long distances
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Beaches still struggling to recover following 2013/14 winter storms
New research involving the University of Plymouth shows that many beaches on the north coast of Cornwall and Devon have only recovered to around 75% of their previous states
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Winter wave heights and extreme storms on the rise in Western Europe
Average winter wave heights along the Atlantic coast of Western Europe have been rising for almost seven decades, according to new research by the National Centre for Scientific Research in France, the University of Bordeaux and the University of Plymouth
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New climate index based on atmospheric pressure produces more accurate predictions of storm wave conditions
Plymouth University news: A new climate index controlling storm wave activity along the Atlantic coast of Europe has been proposed by coastal researchers from Plymouth University, in collaboration with colleagues from three institutions in France
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Harpy eagles could be under greater threat than previously thought
Harpy eagles are considered by many to be among the planet’s most spectacular birds but new research led by the University of Plymouth suggests estimates of the species’ current distribution are potentially overestimating range size
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University and The Seal Project join forces to encourage citizen scientists to support seal conservation
The University of Plymouth and The Seal Project have joined forces to launch the Seal Spotter project on the Epicollect app through which people can log an individual’s location, appearance, behaviour and condition.
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School of Biological and Marine Sciences Seminar Series 2019/2020
School of Biological and Marine Sciences Seminar Series 2019/2020 - Archive of events
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School of Biological and Marine Sciences Seminar Series 2018/2019
University of Plymouth: School of Biological and Marine Sciences Seminar Series 2018/2019. Archive of events.
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School of Biological and Marine Sciences Seminar Series 2017/2018
University of Plymouth: School of Biological and Marine Sciences Seminar Series 2017/2018. Archive of events.
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Students search for 100 ambassadors to help preserve the planet
A group of students from the University of Plymouth have begun the search for 100 young Ambassadors of Earth willing to take a proactive role in climate-related projects in their local community