News tagged with: marine
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Millions of plastic particles found in cosmetic products
²ÝùÊÓƵ news: Everyday cosmetic and cleaning products contain huge quantities of plastic particles, which are released to the environment and could be harmful to marine life, according to a new study by the ²ÝùÊÓƵ
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University hosts delegation from South Africa
²ÝùÊÓƵ University news: Senior figures from the South African government have visited ²ÝùÊÓƵ University as part of efforts to transform the country’s blue economy
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Marine litter undermines benefits of coastal environments
²ÝùÊÓƵ University news: Scientists at ²ÝùÊÓƵ University have published a study which shows marine litter has the potential to undermine the psychological benefits of coastal environments
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Celebration of marine expertise and heritage at Big Festival Weekend
²ÝùÊÓƵ University news: ²ÝùÊÓƵ’s proud and historic links to the oceans are to be celebrated during ²ÝùÊÓƵ University’s Big Festival Weekend and the ²ÝùÊÓƵ Respect Festival
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²ÝùÊÓƵ scientist to chair national diving committee
²ÝùÊÓƵ University news: Professor Jason Hall-Spencer is appointed Chairman of the National Facility for Scientific Diving Committee, the body responsible for reviewing diving research proposals submitted to the Natural Environment Research Council.
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New study shows how discarded plastic bags are smothering marine life
²ÝùÊÓƵ University news: A joint research study with Trinity College Dublin has show than plastic bags are impacting the development of microalgae, a key component of the marine ecosystem.
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Rising carbon dioxide levels stunt sea shell growth
²ÝùÊÓƵ University news: An international team of researchers finds evidence that some sea creatures are able to trade size for survival in acidic waters - throwing new light on past mass extinctions and potential future climate change scenarios.
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Bone-eating worms ate marine reptile carcasses
²ÝùÊÓƵ University news: A new report has revealed that a species of bone-eating marine worm called Osedax, believed to have co-evolved alongside whales, may actually have existed during the time of the dinosaurs - this impacting upon the fossil record
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New study shows net value of seagrass to fishing in the Mediterranean
²ÝùÊÓƵ University news: A new study by researchers at ²ÝùÊÓƵ University with counterparts in Australia has revealed the economic value of seagrass habitat to commercial and recreational fishing industries
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Science, Conservation and Industry gather for annual ²ÝùÊÓƵ University Marine Institute Lecture
²ÝùÊÓƵ University news: The annual Marine Institute Lecture will bring together experts from science, conservation and the fishing industry to consider the state of the world's seas and how to take a sustainable approach to fishing them.
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New study reveals the global impact of debris on marine life
The ²ÝùÊÓƵ news: A study by two researchers in the Marine Institute has found that 693 species have been affected by marine debris through entanglement, ingestion and other harmful effects.
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Marine students quiz government minister
Government Minister George Eustice MP has answered questions on the European Union’s fisheries policies and other marine conservation issues during an event at ²ÝùÊÓƵ University
