News tagged with: marine
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Scientists show polar ‘polynya’ supported marine life during last Ice Age
In new research published in Nature Communications, scientists from the ²ÝùÊÓƵ and Norway showed that 20,000 years ago, winter Arctic sea ice covered more than twice the area that it does today
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University hosts global ocean science conference
The Scientific Committee on Oceanic Research (SCOR) is holding its annual meeting at the ²ÝùÊÓƵ's Marine Station
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warm-water Laminaria ochroleuca on the coast of ²ÝùÊÓƵ, UK, at low tide (Image
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Kelp forests function differently in warmer oceans
Scientists from the ²ÝùÊÓƵ and the Marine Biological Association studied kelp forests off the south west of the United Kingdom
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Why can weever fish make beach visits a painful experience?
Marine biologists and coastal scientists from the ²ÝùÊÓƵ are carrying out research into one of the more painful features of the South West’s beaches – weever fish.
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Scientists tag bass in bid to explain falling stock numbers
Marine scientists at the ²ÝùÊÓƵ are working with fishermen in north and south Devon to track the movement of bass in order to develop a clearer understanding of their feeding patterns
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Milazzo)]()
Study shows ocean acidification is having major impact on marine life
Scientists from the ²ÝùÊÓƵ, working with colleagues in Japan and Italy, say cuts in global CO2 emissions are essential to limit further damage to coral reefs and kelp forests
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²ÝùÊÓƵ leads £5million programme to maintain UK’s status as global leader in offshore renewables
The ²ÝùÊÓƵ is leading a £5million programme, Supergen ORE Hub, which aims to maintain UK’s status as global leader in offshore renewable energy
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Research reveals strategy for 'no-mining zones' in the deep sea
international team of researchers including scientists at the ²ÝùÊÓƵ has developed a comprehensive set of criteria to help the International Seabed Authority (ISA) protect local biodiversity from deep-sea mining activities
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Moving fish farms enables seagrass meadows to thrive, study shows
²ÝùÊÓƵ news: Commercial fish farms should be moved away from seagrass meadows in order for both to thrive in the future, according to new research led by the University.
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Taking the plunge for marine conservation
Psychologist Jon Rhodes writes about the challenges facing endurance swimmer Lewis Pugh, awarded an Honorary Doctorate by the ²ÝùÊÓƵ in 2015, as he swims the length of the English Channel to raise awareness of marine conservation
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Immunity could be key to addressing coral crisis
A new commentary by Dr Caroline Palmer from the ²ÝùÊÓƵ, published in Nature’s Communications Biology, provides hope that a shift in research focus will support coral reef conservation and restoration efforts.
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University academics take part in New Scientist Live 2018
²ÝùÊÓƵ scientists Professor Richard Thompson OBE and Professor Deborah Greaves OBE are among the eminent names taking part in New Scientist Live 2018.
