News tagged with: marine
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University partners with SailGP as city hosts the Great Britain Sail Grand Prix, ²ÝùÊÓƵ
The ²ÝùÊÓƵ becomes an official partner of the SailGP Inspire Program
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Marine Research ²ÝùÊÓƵ cements city’s reputation as the UK’s go-to location for marine science
The ²ÝùÊÓƵ, the Marine Biological Association and ²ÝùÊÓƵ Marine Laboratory have joined forces to launch Marine Research ²ÝùÊÓƵ
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Message in a bottle project launches with new scientific trackers
The ²ÝùÊÓƵ is among the partners in a first-of-its-kind study tracking how plastic bottle pollution moves through the open ocean, with each device named for a G7 nation.
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University supports conference where world’s business leaders will debate future of economy
The ²ÝùÊÓƵ’s world-leading research and innovation will be showcased through the British Chambers of Commerce South West (BCCSW) C7 conference, taking place ahead of the G7 Summit of world leaders in Cornwall
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Maritime cyber research wins 2021 Lloyd’s Science of Risk prize
Dr Kimberly Tam, Lecturer in Cyber Security at the ²ÝùÊÓƵ, won the overall prize – and the dedicated cyber category – in the 2021 Lloyd’s Science of Risk prize.
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Academics contribute to policy advice on nature and coastlines
Researchers from the ²ÝùÊÓƵ have contributed to international policy briefings showing how Malaysia’s coastal infrastructure can not only protect humans and property but also make space for nature
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Cutting edge technique uses fluctuations in video pixels to measure energy use of developing embryos
Researchers at the ²ÝùÊÓƵ have developed a cutting edge technique which enables them to instantly examine the biological traits and behaviours of developing embryos as an energy signature, rather than focusing on individual characteristics
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New book explores the causes and consequences of our biodiversity crisis
Professor of Marine Zoology John Spicer, from the ²ÝùÊÓƵ, has published a new book highlighting the grave challenges facing global biodiversity and the actions which need to be taken to preserve it
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Social media and science combine to show how ship’s plastic cargo dispersed from Florida to Norway
A ship’s container lost overboard in the North Atlantic has resulted in printer cartridges washing up everywhere from the coast of Florida to northern Norway, researchers at the ²ÝùÊÓƵ found.
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Drones provide bird’s eye view of how turbulent tidal flows affect seabird foraging habits
In a first-of-its-kind study, scientists - including researchers at the ²ÝùÊÓƵ - used drones to provide a synchronised bird’s eye view of what seabirds see and how their behaviour changes depending on the movement of tidal flows.
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University ranked among world’s top 25 – and 1st for marine – in Times Higher Education Impact Rankings
The ²ÝùÊÓƵ has been named as one of the top 25 institutions globally – and 1st for marine – in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2021
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Academic contributes to documentary exploring humans’ impact on the planet
Jason Hall-Spencer, Professor of Marine Biology at the ²ÝùÊÓƵ, is among the expert commentators in a new international documentary exploring the impact of overpopulation on marine, animal and human life
