Two internationally renowned marine research organisations have forged a partnership that will see their world-leading experts collaborating on a series of innovative projects.
Plymouth University and the Plymouth Marine Laboratory will combine to share their expertise on a number of projects, aimed at enhancing our understanding of topics including climate change, renewable energy and...
Tiny bits of plastic trash could spell big trouble for some of the smallest and most crucial members of the marine ecosystem according to scientific findings released today.
Research conducted by Plymouth University and the University of Exeter has revealed the unpalatable situation confronting the lugworm when it is exposed to high levels of microplastic in ocean sediments.
Marine experts will be hoping to shed some light on the murky depths of Plymouth Sound at an event taking place at Plymouth University.
What’s Beneath Plymouth Sound? will feature a collection of talks from the UK’s leading marine professors and researchers about the Sound’s marine life, rich history and important role as an education tool.
An event which aimed to show children how marine plastics were damaging seas and wildlife, highlights the potential ‘pester power’ youngsters might have in encouraging change, according to researchers.
More than 150 children aged eight to 13 completed a short survey before and after participating in a range of activities at the Ecover Schools Blue Mile event in Plymouth, which sought...
Warming oceans are causing marine species to change breeding times and shift homes with substantial consequences expected for the broader marine landscape, according to a new global study.
The three-year research project, funded by the National Centre for Ecological Analysis and Synthesis in California, has shown widespread systemic shifts in measures such as distribution of species...
Information collected during impact assessment activities at wave energy test centres across Europe is to be released through a new website.
The site is designed to present detailed information to a non-technical audience, and will feature statistics on areas such as wave data, marine mammals, sea birds and reef ecology.
It is targeted at anyone involved with the wave energy...
The Heart of the South West Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) has announced that Smart Sound Plymouth is to benefit from a £1.2 million investment, to upgrade the offshore infrastructure and further enhance the unique proving ground for businesses to test, trial, prototype and commercialise new products and services.
Led by the University of Plymouth , the Smart Sound Connect...
