News tagged with: marine
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Research highlights the pressures from human activities on tropical marine ecosystems
¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ news: In new research led by the University, fishing and tourism were found to be essential to communities in Southeast Asia but also among the most damaging from an environmental perspective
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Success at the double – University's two wins at 2024 Green Gown Awards
¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ news: The University's awards acknowledge our world-leading microplastics research and work to educate young people about the environment.
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Academic nominated by UK Government to contribute to global biodiversity assessment of nature’s contributions to people
¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ news: Dr Sian Rees will be a lead author on a multi-year assessment to identify the most effective means to monitor global biodiversity and its links to human health and wellbeing
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Bio-based fibres could pose greater threat to the environment than conventional plastics
¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ news: New research led by the University has prompted scientists to suggest that materials being advocated as alternatives to plastic should be tested thoroughly before they are used extensively in a range of products
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The Whale’s Tale at the ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ
The Whale’s Tale at the ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ: Families can have a whale of a time at The House, this half term holiday.
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Weever stings provide scientists with a unique way of assessing impacts of environment on coastal fish populations
¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ news: A new study has used lifeguard records of beach users and weever fish stings to learn more about populations of weever fish.
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University takes the helm of global scientific drilling research programme
¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ news:The ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ will lead the central scientific body at the heart of a global research initiative that aims to unlock some of the secrets hidden beneath the world’s seafloor.
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Study highlights complex ocean conditions facing world’s most powerful tidal turbine
¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ news: Scientists from the University and the Marine Biological Association led a study that combined innovative drone technology and boat-based surveys to pave the way for the efficient and sustainable development of tidal energy
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University scientist plays key role in global Plankton Manifesto
¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ news: Dr Abigail McQuatters-Gollop helped to develop a landmark document, unveiled at the United Nations General Assembly in New York, which emphasises the critical role of plankton for the planet.
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Scientists say we have enough evidence to agree global action on microplastics
¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ news: A new study, published in the journal Science, comes 20 years after the University led the first ever research highlighting the issue of microplastics in the ocean.
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Rowing the Atlantic to inspire the next generation
¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ news - Rowing the Atlantic to inspire the next generation
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University shortlisted for two accolades at Times Higher Education Awards
¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ news: The University is in the running for the Outstanding Contribution to Environmental Leadership and Outstanding Estates Team categories of the prestigious annual higher education awards.
