News tagged with: marine-science
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Study highlights the European waters at greatest risk of harmful light pollution
Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» news: A study led by our researchers has produced the first framework which can be used to assess whether a region is of Good Environmental Status in terms of light pollution
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Study provides unprecedented assessment of seabed diversity off the Isles of Scilly
Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» news: Research by scientists from our Centre for Marine Biology and Conservation Science (CMACS) revealed complex mosaics of sediments around the Isles of Scilly that are supporting a wide range of habitat-building species
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Academic highlighted among the scientists making a difference to the planet and society
Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» news: Richard Thompson, our Professor of Marine Biology, is among 47 people from all over the world featured in a new book being distributed across the UK’s secondary schools
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![A new study by scientists at the Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» and the British Antarctic Survey (BAS) has highlighted the impact coastal freshening could have on species living in the shallow coastal waters off Antarctica]()
‘Damaging the Antarctic damages us all’ – scientists warn of the potential impacts of coastal freshening
Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» news: Scientists at the University and the British Antarctic Survey investigated how shifts in ocean salinity - a phenomenon known as freshening - could affect marine species in the Antarctic
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![A person prepares to apply sunscreen to their body on a beach. This image relates to research by the Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» and Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» Marine Laboratory (PML) relating to the environmental impacts on sunscreen on marine life. Getty Images.]()
Over half of people are unaware of the environmental effects of sunscreen
Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» news: A new study by researchers at the University and Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» Marine Laboratory (PML) comes during a summer when the UK has basked in almost unbroken sunshine for several weeks
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![Drone footage captured by the Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»'s Coastal Processes Research Group on February 5, 2026 showing the A379 between Torcross and Strete in South Devon damaged by a series of winter storms]()
At risk and cut off – are other coastal communities destined to follow in Torcross’ footsteps?
Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» news: Following the collapse of the A379 in South Devon in February 2026, our scientists suggest the issues facing residents in Torcross could represent an early warning sign for coastal communities around the UK
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University leads new report highlighting health of the UK’s plankton communities
Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» news: Our researchers have led the production of a new Marine Climate Change Impacts Partnership (MCCIP) report highlighting the impact of climate change on marine plankton and pelagic habitats in UK waters
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![A three-year project, led by the Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³», will investigate the movement of common dolphins throughout the year and assess how much noise they are exposed to from passing vessels 2.25 MB A three-year project, led by the University of Plymout]()
Project investigates how ship noise is affecting dolphins and porpoises
Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» news: Researchers from the University are launching a major new study to understand how underwater noise from ships could be impacting common dolphins and harbour porpoises in the English Channel
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Project provides new insights on breeding habits and behaviours of vulnerable marine species
Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» news: A new project led by our Centre for Marine Biology and Conservation Science (CMACS) aims to shed light on two of the country’s least understood and vulnerable marine species – tope sharks and undulate rays
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![Vampire crabs (Geosesarma species) are small, semi-terrestrial tropical crabs native to Southeast Asia. These Red Devil Vampire Crabs (Geosesarma hagen) are the subject of ongoing research at the Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» to establish their behaviours]()
Scientists provide first assessment of online global trade in brachyuran land crabs
Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» news: Research led by the University aims to pave the way for informed decisions about the catching, importing and exporting of key species including vampire crabs
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![A new Memorandum of Understanding has been signed by the Vice-Chancellor of the Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» Professor Richard Davies, and the Provost of Curtin University Professor Matthew Tonts]()
Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» and Curtin to collaborate on research and teaching initiatives
Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» news: The Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» and Curtin University have signed an agreement that formalises four decades of working collaboratively, and lays out plans for a range of impactful research and teaching initiatives
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Decline in plankton across North East Atlantic sends stark warning for ocean health
Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» news: A new study led by the University found there were no habitats assessed as being of ‘Good Environmental Status’ in a region stretching along the coasts and ocean from Portugal to Norway
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