News tagged with: marine
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Scientists show polar ‘polynya’ supported marine life during last Ice Age
In new research published in Nature Communications, scientists from the University of Plymouth and Norway showed that 20,000 years ago, winter Arctic sea ice covered more than twice the area that it does today
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University hosts global ocean science conference
The Scientific Committee on Oceanic Research (SCOR) is holding its annual meeting at the University of Plymouth's Marine Station
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warm-water Laminaria ochroleuca on the coast of Plymouth, UK, at low tide (Image
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Kelp forests function differently in warmer oceans
Scientists from the University of Plymouth and the Marine Biological Association studied kelp forests off the south west of the United Kingdom
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Why can weever fish make beach visits a painful experience?
Marine biologists and coastal scientists from the University of Plymouth are carrying out research into one of the more painful features of the South West’s beaches – weever fish.
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Scientists tag bass in bid to explain falling stock numbers
Marine scientists at the University of Plymouth are working with fishermen in north and south Devon to track the movement of bass in order to develop a clearer understanding of their feeding patterns
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Study shows ocean acidification is having major impact on marine life
Scientists from the University of Plymouth, working with colleagues in Japan and Italy, say cuts in global CO2 emissions are essential to limit further damage to coral reefs and kelp forests
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University of Plymouth leads £5million programme to maintain UK’s status as global leader in offshore renewables
The University of Plymouth is leading a £5million programme, Supergen ORE Hub, which aims to maintain UK’s status as global leader in offshore renewable energy
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Research reveals strategy for 'no-mining zones' in the deep sea
international team of researchers including scientists at the University of Plymouth has developed a comprehensive set of criteria to help the International Seabed Authority (ISA) protect local biodiversity from deep-sea mining activities
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Moving fish farms enables seagrass meadows to thrive, study shows
University of Plymouth news: Commercial fish farms should be moved away from seagrass meadows in order for both to thrive in the future, according to new research led by the University.
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Taking the plunge for marine conservation
Psychologist Jon Rhodes writes about the challenges facing endurance swimmer Lewis Pugh, awarded an Honorary Doctorate by the University of Plymouth in 2015, as he swims the length of the English Channel to raise awareness of marine conservation
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Immunity could be key to addressing coral crisis
A new commentary by Dr Caroline Palmer from the University of Plymouth, published in Nature’s Communications Biology, provides hope that a shift in research focus will support coral reef conservation and restoration efforts.
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University academics take part in New Scientist Live 2018
University of Plymouth scientists Professor Richard Thompson OBE and Professor Deborah Greaves OBE are among the eminent names taking part in New Scientist Live 2018.
