More research ‘urgently needed’ before ocean carbon capture technology can be scaled up
Scientists from the University of Exeter and Plymouth Marine Laboratory are urging caution in upscaling ocean carbon removal technologies until...
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Chagos study highlights value of vast Marine Protected Areas
Large ocean animals can be protected throughout much of their lifecycle by huge Marine Protected Areas (MPAs), new research shows....
Robot crab reveals how males compete in claw-waving contest
A robot crab has helped scientists understand how male fiddler crabs compete over females. Male fiddler crabs have one oversized...
VR nature scenes reduce sensitivity to pain – especially for those who feel present during the experience
Immersing in virtual reality (VR) nature scenes helped relieve symptoms that are often seen in people living with long-term pain,...
New project crowdfunding to support tuna recovery in UK waters
A new project aims to research the diet of bluefin tuna, using the data to support the comeback of this...
The Great South West becomes the UK’s fastest-growing creative powerhouse
University leaders have unveiled a new report revealing how the South West is now the fastest-growing region in the UK...
New Exeter unit will help policymakers navigate green transition
Top scientists and economists will offer advice to policymakers on navigating the low-carbon transition, through a new initiative called Exeter...
Green transition will boost UK productivity
The green transition will boost productivity across the UK economy, new research suggests. Researchers analysed the impacts of the low-carbon...
Researchers call for plankton modelling ‘revolution’
Creating new scientific models of plankton is “critical” to understanding the scale of global climate change, a new study argues....