News tagged with: marine
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Marine expert invited to join new Defra science advisory group
¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ news: Dr Abigail McQuatters-Gollop has been appointed to a new panel that will help inform Defra policy.
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University scientists participate in plastic pollution expedition to India
Scientists from the ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ are taking part in the Sea to Source: Ganges river expedition led by National Geographic
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Man-made structures can be feeding hotspots for seabirds, research finds
Marine scientists from the ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ, Queen’s University Belfast and Bangor University investigated whether man-made structures set in tidal streams could be a feeding hotspot for seabirds
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Biodegradable bags can hold a full load of shopping three years after being discarded in the environment
Researchers from the ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ's International Marine Litter Research Unit examined the degradation of five plastic bag materials widely available from high street retailers in the UK.
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Ocean acidification ‘could have consequences for millions’
Scientists from the ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ and the University of Tsukuba have written an article highlighting the potential future consequences of ocean acidification.
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Brixham Laboratory highly commended in national awards
The ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ's Brixham Laboratory has been highly commended in the 2019 United Kingdom Science Park Association Awards
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The rise in ocean plastics evidenced from a 60-year time series
Scientists from the ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ and the Marine Biological Association collaborated on new research showing there has been a significant increase in open-ocean plastics in recent decades
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Finding ways to protect our coastline
Professor Martin Attrill and Charles Clover, of the Blue Marine Foundation, write for the second Plymouth White Paper created by the office of Luke Pollard MP
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University hosts international event giving teachers insight into marine science
EarthEcho International is inviting secondary school teachers from across the UK to join Philippe Cousteau Jr for an EarthEcho Expedition to the ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ
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University takes part in 'Sea Bin' trial to monitor plastic waste
The ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ is taking part in the trial of a ‘Sea Bin’ as part of the city’s ongoing commitment to tackling plastic pollution
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Art and science combine to highlight the problem of plastic pollution
Professor Richard Thompson OBE, Head of the International Marine Litter Research Unit at the ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ, will speak alongside award-winning photographer Mandy Barker at an event to mark the launch of her new exhibition
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University scientists contribute to international report on microplastic risk
Scientists from the ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ have contributed to a major European report summarising the current science on risks to humans and environment posed by microplastics
