News tagged with: marine
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Biodegradable bags can hold a full load of shopping three years after being discarded in the environment
Researchers from the Â鶹´«Ã½'s International Marine Litter Research Unit examined the degradation of five plastic bag materials widely available from high street retailers in the UK.
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Ocean acidification ‘could have consequences for millions’
Scientists from the Â鶹´«Ã½ and the University of Tsukuba have written an article highlighting the potential future consequences of ocean acidification.
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Brixham Laboratory highly commended in national awards
The Â鶹´«Ã½'s Brixham Laboratory has been highly commended in the 2019 United Kingdom Science Park Association Awards
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The rise in ocean plastics evidenced from a 60-year time series
Scientists from the Â鶹´«Ã½ and the Marine Biological Association collaborated on new research showing there has been a significant increase in open-ocean plastics in recent decades
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Finding ways to protect our coastline
Professor Martin Attrill and Charles Clover, of the Blue Marine Foundation, write for the second Â鶹´«Ã½ White Paper created by the office of Luke Pollard MP
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University hosts international event giving teachers insight into marine science
EarthEcho International is inviting secondary school teachers from across the UK to join Philippe Cousteau Jr for an EarthEcho Expedition to the Â鶹´«Ã½
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University takes part in 'Sea Bin' trial to monitor plastic waste
The Â鶹´«Ã½ is taking part in the trial of a ‘Sea Bin’ as part of the city’s ongoing commitment to tackling plastic pollution
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Art and science combine to highlight the problem of plastic pollution
Professor Richard Thompson OBE, Head of the International Marine Litter Research Unit at the Â鶹´«Ã½, will speak alongside award-winning photographer Mandy Barker at an event to mark the launch of her new exhibition
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University scientists contribute to international report on microplastic risk
Scientists from the Â鶹´«Ã½ have contributed to a major European report summarising the current science on risks to humans and environment posed by microplastics
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‘A gift from the city to itself’ – study creates a blueprint for city marine parks
Researchers from the Â鶹´«Ã½, writing in Marine Policy, have detailed how other cities – in both developed and developing countries across the world – can follow in Â鶹´«Ã½'s footsteps by creating a Marine Park.
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Cabinet Minister sees world-leading marine and maritime excellence in action
The Rt Hon David Lidington CBE MP, has seen first-hand how the Â鶹´«Ã½ is carrying out world-leading research across the marine and maritime sectors
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University leads first UK-wide assessment of changes in plankton community
Scientists led by the Â鶹´«Ã½ have completed the first ever assessment of how plankton communities are changing in coastal waters and shelf seas around the UK
