News tagged with: marine,research
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![A three-year project, led by the ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ, 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
ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ 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
ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ 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 ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ to establish their behaviours]()
Scientists provide first assessment of online global trade in brachyuran land crabs
ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ 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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Decline in plankton across North East Atlantic sends stark warning for ocean health
ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ 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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Testing environment could transform underwater innovation and research
ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ news: Smart Sound Connect Subsurface (SSCS) is a University-led initiative that extends the existing capabilities offered by Smart Sound ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ and the Western Channel Observatory beneath the ocean surface
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University academic features in the 2026 ENDS Power List
ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ news: Professor Melanie Austen is one of only 10 academics included on a list celebrating the people making the greatest impact on the UK environmental sector.
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![Professor Matthew Palmer has been working in the marine autonomy sector for more than two decades and will officially join the ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ as its new Professor of Marine Autonomy and Environmental Intelligence in June]()
University appoints senior academic to drive marine autonomy innovation and collaboration
ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ news: Professor Matthew Palmer has been working in the marine autonomy sector for more than two decades and will officially join the University as its new Professor of Marine Autonomy and Environmental Intelligence
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![Pseudo-nitzschia are a common component of the phytoplankton community along Europe’s Atlantic coast and the North Sea, and a number of species produce the toxins responsible for amnesic shellfish poisoning]()
Study provides detailed assessment of shifts in toxin-producing phytoplankton abundance
ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ news: The University led a study showing how the abundance and distribution of two groups of toxin-producing phytoplankton – Pseudo-nitzschia and Dinophysis – have changed over the last six decades
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Scientists explore whether plastic particles could be linked to significant rises in liver disease
ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ news: A new article written by experts from ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ’s Centre of Environmental Hepatology explores whether tiny plastic particles are directly contributing to the soaring global rates of liver disease.
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![Lord Coaker, Luke Pollard MP and Fred Thomas MP join representatives from the ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ, Team ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ and the city's marine autonomy sector for a roundtable discussion at the University's Marine Station]()
Defence Growth Deal provides £50million boost to ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ and South West
ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ news: The University played a key role in the UK Government's announcement that £50million is being invested across the city and will be critical to delivering its vision of defence-driven growth
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Study explores how science can support and enable the High Seas Treaty
ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ news: A new international study involving researchers from the University says there are considerable challenges which could presently hamper the implementation of the High Seas Treaty from a scientific and technological perspective
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![The ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ and Europe’s largest defence technology company, Helsing, have signed an agreement which will see them collaborating on a range of initiatives to drive progress in marine autonomy]()
University and Helsing forge new partnership to drive innovation
ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ news: The University and Helsing, Europe’s largest defence technology company, have signed an agreement which will see them collaborating on a range of initiatives to drive progress in marine autonomy.
