News tagged with: marine
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Decline in plankton across North East Atlantic sends stark warning for ocean health
ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾ 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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![In May 2026, the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾ ran an autonomy course for students based at the Hydrographic and Meteorological Training Unit (HMTU) at Devonport, as well as officers from the Royal Navy, the Royal Australian Navy and the Royal Navy of Oman]()
University supports military workforce with skills and professional development
ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾ news: Our academics have run sessions in marine autonomy and maritime cyber security for the Royal Navy and a number of other organisations
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Testing environment could transform underwater innovation and research
ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾ news: Smart Sound Connect Subsurface (SSCS) is a University-led initiative that extends the existing capabilities offered by Smart Sound ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾ and the Western Channel Observatory beneath the ocean surface
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University academic features in the 2026 ENDS Power List
ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾ 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 ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾ as its new Professor of Marine Autonomy and Environmental Intelligence in June]()
University appoints senior academic to drive marine autonomy innovation and collaboration
ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾ 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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Food and drink related litter dominates global plastic pollution
ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾ news: New research led by the University has generated the world’s first overview of global marine litter by usage type.
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Study provides detailed assessment of shifts in toxin-producing phytoplankton abundance
ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾ 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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Universities strengthen commitment to deeper cooperation for the South West
ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾ news: The Vice-Chancellors of the Universities of ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾ and Exeter have signed a new memorandum of understanding (MoU) reflecting the institutions’ long history of collaboration and partnership.
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Scientists explore whether plastic particles could be linked to significant rises in liver disease
ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾ news: A new article written by experts from ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½¹Ù·½Íøվ’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 ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾, Team ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾ and the city's marine autonomy sector for a roundtable discussion at the University's Marine Station]()
Defence Growth Deal provides £50million boost to ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾ and South West
ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾ 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
ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾ 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 ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾ 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
ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾ 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.
