Level of microplastic in seabed creatures depends on location and how they feed
The “burden” of plastic within animal species recovered from the seafloor has given scientists a new insight into the environmental...
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Menopause explains why some female whales live so long
Females of some whale species have evolved to live drastically longer lives so they can care for their families, new...
Halloween toy among plastics swallowed by sea turtles
A Halloween toy was among hundreds of plastic items found in the guts of dead sea turtles in the Mediterranean,...
Restored coral reefs can grow as fast as healthy reefs
Planting new coral in degraded reefs can lead to rapid recovery – with restored reefs growing as fast as healthy...
Giant ancient seaweed bed helping in the fight against climate change
Researchers working on a Cornwall Council project to look at the potential of marine habitats in tackling climate change have...
Lights on fishing nets can protect sea turtles
Lights on fishing nets could help save the Mediterranean’s threatened sea turtles, new research shows. Every year an estimated 40,000...
Exeter researcher leads Fish Free February campaign
A University of Exeter researcher is leading Fish Free February – asking people to give up fish for a month...
South West a growing marine ‘powerhouse’ as Exeter and Plymouth Marine Laboratory celebrate honorary appointments
The decade-long partnership between the University of Exeter and Plymouth Marine Laboratory went from strength to strength this year, with...
Roaming seabirds need ocean-wide protection
Seabirds roam far and wide in the Indian Ocean – so they need ocean-wide protection, new research shows. All other...