In the News
Arctic study to shed light on organisms key to the food chain
A research team – led by a University of Stirling expert – will set off on a scientific cruise to the Arctic Ocean this weekend in a bid to understand the behaviour of tiny organisms that are key to the food chain. Read more
04 August 2019
Wales can lead the world in fight against climate change
More and more higher education institutions globally are declaring a climate emergency. Bangor University and its Students Union have joined the movement. Read more
18 July 2019
Negative effects of micro-plastics on marine plankton
With concerns around the presence of microplastics in the environment growing, two new research papers from Plymouth Marine Laboratory (PML) and partner research institutes in the UK and Norway have highlighted their impact on crucially important members of the zooplankton, known as copepods. Read more
13 June 2019
Thawing permafrost – an underestimated threat to global climate
Scientists are investigating how the thawing of soils that have been frozen for thousands of years affects the climate. Read more
28 May 2019
Copepods: The unsung heroes of the ocean
Published in NERC\'s Planet Earth magazine this week is an interview with Holly Jenkins, a PhD student in the DIAPOD project, describing her research on copepods. Read more
24 April 2019
Interview on Blue Planet Live with Prof David Pond
During a week of live programmes on the BBC, Blue Planet Live celebrates marine life around the globe to explore the health of our oceans. Read more
28 March 2019
