News tagged with: marine
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GWave tests new device in COAST Lab
²ÝùÊÓƵ University news: US-based marine renewable technology firm GWave is putting its technology through tests at the COAST Lab in the Marine Building
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44 invading species 'loose' in North Atlantic, study shows
²ÝùÊÓƵ University news: Accidental introductions of non-native species has been of increasing concern since the 1980s when human-mediated transportation was recognised as a major route by which species are transported and spread
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Caribbean lobster fisheries sustained by 'dark carbon'
²ÝùÊÓƵ University news: Research conducted by a scientist in the Marine Institute has shown that Caribbean lobster fisheries are being supported
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Beaches devastated by extreme storms showing little signs of recovery, study shows
²ÝùÊÓƵ University news: Beaches left decimated by the severe winter of 2013/14 have still not recovered almost three years later, according to new research led by the ²ÝùÊÓƵ
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Experts secure £5 million grant to protect and enhance the South West's 'natural capital'
²ÝùÊÓƵ University news: The University partners with Exeter and the ²ÝùÊÓƵ Marine Laboratory on a new NERC project focused upon the natural capital of the South West
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Study aims to improve understanding of rip currents
²ÝùÊÓƵ University news: A potential link between breaking waves and the life-threatening dangers posed by rip currents has been revealed in new research involving the Universities of ²ÝùÊÓƵ and Southampton
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Consortium calls for government investment in advanced engineering and digital innovation
²ÝùÊÓƵ University news: A consortium of major businesses, Local Enterprise Partnerships and universities, including ²ÝùÊÓƵ, has called for government investment in the areas of advanced engineering and digital innovation in the region.
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Consultancy group ends first year of operation with work in UK, Europe and beyond
²ÝùÊÓƵ University news: A research-based consultancy group made up predominantly of academics from the Coastal Processes Research Group, Marine Physics Research Group and Marine Institute at ²ÝùÊÓƵ University has completed its first year of operation
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Washing clothes releases thousands of microplastic particles into environment, study shows
²ÝùÊÓƵ news: More than 700,000 microscopic fibres could be released into wastewater during an average washing machine cycle, according to new research from the ²ÝùÊÓƵ
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Climate change expert welcomes oceans report
²ÝùÊÓƵ University news: Professor Camille Parmesan has welcomed a new report on the oceans, and highlighted in a chapter contained within the report the impact on human health of rising sea temperatures
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Research explores beach recovery following severe storms
²ÝùÊÓƵ University news: The recovery of beaches across the South West following the severe storms of 2013/14 is to be explored as part of a major new research initiative led by ²ÝùÊÓƵ University
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Rising sea temperatures could enhance and accelerate radiation induced DNA effects in marine mussels
²ÝùÊÓƵ University news: Increased sea temperatures could have a dramatic effect on radiation-induced damage in marine invertebrates, a study in conjunction with the Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (Cefas) suggests
