News tagged with: marine-science
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![A person prepares to apply sunscreen to their body on a beach. This image relates to research by the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾ and ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾ Marine Laboratory (PML) relating to the environmental impacts on sunscreen on marine life. Getty Images.]()
Over half of people are unaware of the environmental effects of sunscreen
ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾ news: A new study by researchers at the University and ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾ Marine Laboratory (PML) comes during a summer when the UK has basked in almost unbroken sunshine for several weeks
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![Drone footage captured by the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾'s Coastal Processes Research Group on February 5, 2026 showing the A379 between Torcross and Strete in South Devon damaged by a series of winter storms]()
At risk and cut off – are other coastal communities destined to follow in Torcross’ footsteps?
ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾ news: Following the collapse of the A379 in South Devon in February 2026, our scientists suggest the issues facing residents in Torcross could represent an early warning sign for coastal communities around the UK
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![The small but mighty phytoplankton are the labourers of the ocean, they serve as the base of the food web]()
University leads new report highlighting health of the UK’s plankton communities
ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾ news: Our researchers have led the production of a new Marine Climate Change Impacts Partnership (MCCIP) report highlighting the impact of climate change on marine plankton and pelagic habitats in UK waters
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![A three-year project, led by the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾, 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
ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾ 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
ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾ 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 ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾ to establish their behaviours]()
Scientists provide first assessment of online global trade in brachyuran land crabs
ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾ 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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![A new Memorandum of Understanding has been signed by the Vice-Chancellor of the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾ Professor Richard Davies, and the Provost of Curtin University Professor Matthew Tonts]()
ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾ and Curtin to collaborate on research and teaching initiatives
ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾ news: The ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾ and Curtin University have signed an agreement that formalises four decades of working collaboratively, and lays out plans for a range of impactful research and teaching initiatives
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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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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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![Mangroves – like this one at Cispatá Bay, a protected marine area located in the Morrosquillo Gulf along Colombia's Caribbean coast – are efficient carbon sinks, but they may drown and lose their ability to store carbon under sea-level rise]()
Rising seas could ‘drown’ mangroves and release carbon
ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾ news: A new study led by Dr Arya Iwantoro, Senior Research Consultant in Coastal Modelling at the University, found that mangroves could store less carbon – and even begin releasing it – as sea levels rise.
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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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![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.
