News tagged with: marine,research
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²ÝùÊÓƵ to be national centre for marine autonomy
²ÝùÊÓƵ news: The University is among the key partners in a programme that will reinforce ²ÝùÊÓƵ’s place as a hub of marine autonomy expertise and excellence.
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University expert influences global scientific community’s 10 recommendations for UN Ocean conference
²ÝùÊÓƵ news: Professor Deborah Greaves is the UK member of the International Scientific Committee of the One Ocean Science Congress, which has called on United Nations Member States to take urgent and decisive action for the ocean.
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Is the ocean getting darker?
²ÝùÊÓƵ news: New research led by the University found 21% of the global ocean had experienced a reduction in the depth of its photic zones, which are home to 90% of all marine life, during the past 20 years.
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Researcher helps highlight the importance of UK’s maerl beds
²ÝùÊÓƵ news: Professor Jason Hall-Spencer has been studying the features for several decades and is a member of the steering group for the newly formed UK Maerl Forum.
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New research highlights opportunities to transform UK marine monitoring
²ÝùÊÓƵ news: A new study involving the University suggests coastal communities and marine wildlife could benefit from improved monitoring of nutrient pollution in UK waters
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New hydrothermal vents and coral gardens found in the icy depths of the remote South Sandwich Islands
²ÝùÊÓƵ news: Dr Jenny Gales was part of an international team of scientists who discovered new hydrothermal vents, coral gardens and many suspected new species on an expedition to one of the most remote island chains in the world
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Researcher makes key contribution to David Attenborough’s film about the ocean
²ÝùÊÓƵ news: Dr Bryce Stewart helped with filming scenes and advised on the script for Ocean with David Attenborough, a film that premiered in early May
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UK Government needs multi-port solution to maximise benefits to the nation’s economy
²ÝùÊÓƵ news: The University is working with partners across the region to unlock major investment and infrastructure opportunities linked to the planned growth of the floating offshore wind sector
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Microplastics pioneer named among TIME’s 100 most influential people of 2025
²ÝùÊÓƵ news: Professor Richard Thompson OBE FRS has been included on the TIME100 list for his groundbreaking work to address the global plastics crisis
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Artisanal fishers are almost as accurate as satellites in producing environmental data
²ÝùÊÓƵ news: BSc (Hons) Ocean Science and Marine Conservation graduate Konstantis Alexopoulos led a new study highlighting the expertise of local fishing communities, and the contribution they can make to greater environmental awareness.
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PhD researcher wins prestigious STEM for Britain Award
²ÝùÊÓƵ news: Anneliese Hodge won the Gold Award in the Biological and Biomedical Sciences category of the competition, the finals of which are held annually at the Houses of Parliament
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Study explores effects of climatic changes on Christmas Island’s red crabs
²ÝùÊÓƵ news: Research carried out during a field trip involving scientists and graduates from our Marine Biology course has provided new insights into the physiology of an iconic species.
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