News tagged with: marine
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Crab larvae already showing effects of coastal acidification
Ocean acidification is having a profound impact on a prized crustacean that supports the most valuable fishery on the West Coast of the United States, according to a new study involving the Â鶹´«Ã½
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Warmer and acidified oceans can lead to ‘hidden’ changes in species behaviour
Research published in Nature Climate Change, involving scientists at the Â鶹´«Ã½, shows that in warmer seawater with lower pH, a common clam – the peppery furrow shell (Scrobicularia plana) – makes considerable changes to its feeding habits
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Rising sea-levels and increased storms pose threat to coastal communities
Scientists at the Â鶹´«Ã½ have completed a study for the Marine Climate Change Impacts Partnership which shows the rate of coastal erosion around the UK is expected to increase substantially in the future
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Â鶹´«Ã½ scientists highlight effects of climate change on UK’s plankton
Marine scientists from the Â鶹´«Ã½ have worked on a major study highlighting the effects of climate change on the plankton populations in UK seas
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Artificial intelligence and 3D printing allow embryo assessment technologies to be transferred from laboratory to field
Scientists from the Â鶹´«Ã½ are advancing the development of new technology which could improve our ability to assess the impacts of climate change
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International charity launches teaching tools showcasing university marine research
Environmental charity EarthEcho International is launching a series of free teaching tools featuring Â鶹´«Ã½ research and facilities, including videos, lesson plans and design challenges
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Europe-wide research project examines fate of microplastics in rivers and lakes
Researchers from the Â鶹´«Ã½ have begun work on LimnoPlast, a €4.1million project examining the distribution of microplastics in European rivers and lakes
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Could dark carbon be concealing the true scale of ocean ‘dead zones’?
A study led by Dr Sabine Lengger, from the Â鶹´«Ã½, measured the stable isotopes of organic carbon in sediment cores taken from the ocean floor
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Â鶹´«Ã½ awarded the Queen’s Anniversary Prize for world-leading microplastics work
The University has been awarded the Queen's Anniversary Prize in respect of its research into microplastics
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Cats of the sea – ‘laser chasers’ offer insights into territorial behaviour of wild fishes
The Â鶹´«Ã½ has led research into the behaviour of wild fishes as part of its ongoing monitoring of the Lyme Bay Marine Protected Area
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Supergen ORE Hub launches interactive webtool to bring together UK Offshore Renewable Energy research
The Supergen Offshore Renewable Energy Hub, led by the Â鶹´«Ã½, has launched an interactive Research Landscape to communicate Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) research
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Project aims to transform how fishing industry deals with discarded nets
The Â鶹´«Ã½ is among the partners in the INdIGO (INnovative fIshing Gear for Ocean) project, which has received €2.9million from the Interreg VA France (Channel) England (FCE) European Programme.
