News tagged with: marine-conservation
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University experts help unlock the Secrets of the Sea
¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ news: Academics from the University have contributed to a new series by the BBC and The Conversation that showcases local marine research with global significance
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Mapping the gaps: new global assessment reveals stark biases in ocean biodiversity data
¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ news: A new study by Dr Amelia Bridges and Professor Kerry Howell, published in Nature Communications Earth & Environment, highlights just how uneven our knowledge of ocean biodiversity really is
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Offshore mussel farm collaboration wins at the Aquaculture UK Awards
¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ news: The University and Offshore Shellfish Ltd picked up the prestigious Collaboration Award at the 2025 Aquaculture UK Awards
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Is the ocean getting darker?
¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ news: New research led by the University found 21% of the global ocean had experienced a reduction in the depth of its photic zones, which are home to 90% of all marine life, during the past 20 years.
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Researcher helps highlight the importance of UK’s maerl beds
¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ news: Professor Jason Hall-Spencer has been studying the features for several decades and is a member of the steering group for the newly formed UK Maerl Forum.
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New research highlights opportunities to transform UK marine monitoring
¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ news: A new study involving the University suggests coastal communities and marine wildlife could benefit from improved monitoring of nutrient pollution in UK waters
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Researcher makes key contribution to David Attenborough’s film about the ocean
¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ news: Dr Bryce Stewart helped with filming scenes and advised on the script for Ocean with David Attenborough, a film that premiered in early May
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Artisanal fishers are almost as accurate as satellites in producing environmental data
¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ news: BSc (Hons) Ocean Science and Marine Conservation graduate Konstantis Alexopoulos led a new study highlighting the expertise of local fishing communities, and the contribution they can make to greater environmental awareness.
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Scientists call for efforts to protect habitats of critically endangered shark species
¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ news: New research led by Marine Biology and Oceanography graduate Kerry Brown highlights how the whitefin swellshark will be forced to move and adapt under the future ocean conditions
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Researchers connect with policy makers and advisers at Evidence Week
¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ news: Our researchers took part in the 2025 event and showcased our expertise in climate education, marine light pollution and offshore aquaculture
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Pairing old and new technologies could unlock advances in plankton science
¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ news: New research led by the University highlights the benefits of existing long-term plankton monitoring programmes and emerging technologies in monitoring the health of our seas
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Blinded by the light: the effects of urban lighting on beach bugs
¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ news: A group of international scientists has developed a new method for examining the effects of Artificial Light at Night (ALAN) on two sandy beach crustacean species
