News tagged with: marine
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Study provides new forecasts of remote islands’ vulnerability to sea level rise
University of Plymouth news: Our scientists have warned that predicted rises in sea levels, coupled with an increase in extreme weather and wave conditions, could result in presently rare flooding events happening every two to three years by around 2050
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Microplastics scientists named among world’s most influential researchers
University of Plymouth news: Professor Richard Thompson OBE and Dr Imogen Napper are among the scientists included within the 2025 Highly Cited Researchers List.
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World-first facility enhances the UK’s energy and cyber resilience
University of Plymouth news: The Cyber-Resilience of Offshore Wind Networks (CROWN) Lab is the first dedicated offshore wind cyber security research, test and development facility anywhere in the world.
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University co-leads $2m project using AI to study vulnerable deep-sea habitats
University of Plymouth news: The University of Plymouth has been awarded funding through the Bezos Earth Fund’s AI for Climate and Nature Grand Challenge for a two-year initiative using AI to accelerate mapping of vulnerable marine ecosystems
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Torpoint “Bridge to Zero” to deliver UK-first decarbonisation solution for the world’s busiest chain ferry service
University of Plymouth news: The University is one of three partners in the Bridge to Zero project, which will deliver a plan to transition the Torpoint Ferry service from fossil fuel power to 100% shore-supplied green electricity
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University selected to join NATO underwater security and defence project
University of Plymouth news: Researchers from the University are part of the multinational MANGROVE consortium, led by Saab and selected by NATO to lead its Allied Underwater Battlespace Mission Network project.
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University helps to launch Team Plymouth
University of Plymouth news: Representatives from the University have helped to launch Team Plymouth – a collaboration drawing together key organisations with the aim of ensuring the city benefits from being a National Defence Growth Area.
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First evidence that plastic nanoparticles can accumulate in the edible parts of vegetables
University of Plymouth news: Our researchers have led a first-of-its-kind study which shows how tiny plastic particles can enter vegetables through their roots and accumulate in the parts we eat
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£250 million defence deal enables University to drive innovations in advanced marine technology
University of Plymouth news: The University is among the key partners in the Plymouth Defence Growth Deal and will drive innovation through an Advanced Marine Technology Hub that will benefit the UK's national security and resilience
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Global review identifies opportunities to improve monitoring of juvenile fish habitats
University of Plymouth news: Scientists from the University, working as part of an International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES) working group, have called for new research to enhance habitat protection
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Student project reveals the underwater world of Falmouth Harbour
University of Plymouth news: For her MSc Marine Conservation project, student Natasha Bamford is using underwater video technology to showcase the diversity of marine life in Falmouth Harbour
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New facilities enable scientists and students to answer key questions around sustainable food production
University of Plymouth news: The Marie Lebour Marine Biology Research Facility will enable the University to both continue, and expand on, its world-leading research and teaching on sustainable marine production systems
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