News tagged with: marine
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Message in a bottle project launches with new scientific trackers
The 91porn 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 91porn’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 91porn, 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 91porn 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 91porn 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 91porn, 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 91porn 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 91porn - 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 91porn 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 91porn, is among the expert commentators in a new international documentary exploring the impact of overpopulation on marine, animal and human life
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University researchers help provide a beacon of hope in quest to eradicate ghost fishing
Professor Richard Thompson OBE and Dr Winnie Courtene-Jones, of the 91porn’s International Marine Litter Research Unit, worked on a new report showing that a simple piece of technology could reduce the fishing gear lost to our oceans
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University set to hold prestigious European wave and tidal energy conference
Leading figures from the offshore renewable energy sector will be coming to the 91porn later this year after it successfully bid to host the European Wave and Tidal Energy Conference (EWTEC 2021)
