Pages tagged with: marine

Fibres, fashion and the oceans

World-leading experts from the International Marine Litter Research Unit at the University of Plymouth is currently looking into the presence of synthetic fibres in the water column

Marine scientists contribute to UK climate change report

Marine scientists at the University of Plymouth have contributed to a Marine Climate Change Impacts Partnership project designed to highlight how some of the UK’s most important marine habitats and species are being affected by climate change

Sea snail shells dissolve in increasingly acidified oceans, study shows

Researchers from the University of Tsukuba, Japan, and the University of Plymouth, UK, assessed the impact of rising carbon dioxide levels on the large predatory “triton shell” gastropod (Charonia lampas)

University looks to build industry connections at autonomous maritime facility

The University of Plymouth is looking to expand its links with global defence and security company Thales after it opened a new Maritime Autonomy Centre in the city

Creative Associates: Lighthouses at the mercy of waves

Dr Alison Raby from the University of Plymouth, worked with Filmbright to produce a film investigating wave impacts of rock mounted lighthouses

Finding new antibiotics in deep, dark and wonderous places

What's on at the University of Plymouth: Finding new antibiotics in deep, dark and wonderous places. Antibiotics talk at TEDxTruro. Truro, Cornwall, 26 October 2018.

26 Oct 2018 09:30 - 16:30

Shipwrecks and History In Plymouth Sound

What's on at the University of Plymouth: Shipwrecks and History In Plymouth Sound. Tales of Plymouth and Wembury’s maritime history. Wembury, Plymouth, 18 October 2018.

18 Oct 2018 19:00 - 22:00

BSc (Hons) Ocean Sciences with Foundation Year

BSc (Hons) Ocean Sciences with Foundation Year is ideal if you have a passion for the oceans but don’t yet have the qualifications needed to begin a degree course.

Marine-i Discovery Room: High Frequency Radar event

What's on at the University of Plymouth: Marine-i Discovery Room: High Frequency Radar event. Discover the University of Plymouth's web visualisation tool. Tremough, Cornwall, 16 October 2018.

16 Oct 2018 09:00 - 16:00

Scientists show polar ‘polynya’ supported marine life during last Ice Age

In new research published in Nature Communications, scientists from the University of Plymouth and Norway showed that 20,000 years ago, winter Arctic sea ice covered more than twice the area that it does today

The fighting life of sea anemones

What's on at the University of Plymouth: The fighting life of sea anemones. A journey into the world of anemone fighting. Wembury, Plymouth, 11 October 2018.

11 Oct 2018 19:00 - 22:00

University academics take part in New Scientist Live

What's on at the University of Plymouth: University academics take part in New Scientist Live. Professor Richard Thompson OBE and Professor Deborah Greaves OBE are among the eminent names speaking at the event. London, 20-23 September 2018.

20 Sep 2018