Artisanal fishers are almost as accurate as satellites in producing environmental data, study shows. Artisanal fishers can be almost as accurate as satellite data when it comes to their awareness of […]
dsm-firmenich Excellence in Sustainable Aquaculture and Fisheries Award announced. The 2024 Excellence in Sustainable Aquaculture and Fisheries Award winner was Naomi D Smith from the University of Plymouth UK. dsm-firmenich, […]
Plymouth PhD researcher begins Parliamentary fellowship. PhD researcher with the University of Plymouth and Plymouth Marine Laboratory begins a three month fellowship with the Parliamentary Office for Science and Technology. The […]
Advances in plankton science. Advances in technology — such as microscopic imaging and molecular techniques — have the potential to transform our understanding of global ocean health, according to the […]
The Plymouth Fish Finger By Clare Pettinger Associate Professor, Public Health Dietetics, University of Plymouth A Sustainable and Healthy Future There’s something wonderfully nostalgic about a fish finger sandwich—crusty bread, […]
A new study has used lifeguard records of beach users and weever fish stings to learn more about populations of weever fish. Weever fish are perhaps most commonly known for […]
Cornish bluefin tuna project. Eloise White, a Masters Conservation student at the University of Plymouth, is conducting a survey on attitudes to the trial Atlantic bluefin tuna fishery in the […]
Seawater Life Support: Ambitious project to advance marine conservation and research with new water intake line. An innovative underwater intake line will not only support the flourishing marine life in Plymouth […]
Lobster tagging to assess habitat restoration effects of offshore aquaculture. Scientists, mussel farmers and fishers on the Devon and Dorset coast are this month beginning the tagging work that will […]
UK university invests in sustainable food production research. The University of Plymouth is investing more than £10 million to strengthen its position at the global forefront of agriculture, aquaculture and […]
Study highlights critical importance of uniting communities and conservation to effectively implement environmental practices. The introduction and implementation of marine conservation measures can only be achieved through mutual partnerships between […]
What happens to biodegradable plastics if they enter the sea? A new study by Plymouth Marine Laboratory, investigates what happens when biodegradable plastics enter the ocean, and whether these increasingly […]
Study furthers aim of offering new insights into pollack populations. Friday’s announcement of new management measures on pollack fishing highlights the urgent need for more data, say scientists and anglers studying […]
Study reveals how UK’s shipwrecks are providing a refuge for marine life. An estimated 50,000 shipwrecks can be found around the UK’s coastline and have been acting as a hidden […]
Turning waste wood into nutritious seafood: scientists farm Naked Clams as low-carbon meat substitute. Researchers hoping to rebrand a marine pest as a nutritious food have developed the world’s first […]
Project assesses wider ecological benefits of UK’s first offshore mussel farm. The impact of offshore aquaculture on the general health of the ocean is to be explored in a new […]
Underwater camera network to monitor the habitat needs of juvenile fish. Scientists, managers and fishing organisations in the South West of England will work together to create a network of […]
Recording underwater sounds off the coast of Scotland. Have you ever wondered what whales and dolphins hear in the depths of the ocean? Does it change with the seasons? These […]
Microfibres shown to stunt mussel growth. Polyester microfibres shown to inhibit growth in mussels by about a third in first-of-its-kind experiment. A new study has demonstrated, for the first time, […]
INdIGO Project launches Fishing Gear Recyling Guide for ports and harbours. The INdIGO European project is working to develop biodegradable fishing gear and to improve the recycling of fishing gear […]