Historical maps and records from across Europe show just how much oyster beds and other marine habitats have changed over the centuries.
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When ice gets trapped on land as giant ice sheets, it causes the sea level to change, but it doesn’t change by the same amount all around the planet.
A culture collection of more than 500 fungal strains from seawater, sediments and seaweeds is helping scientists better understand marine fungi.
Researchers have found that one offshore mussel farm is boosting marine biodiversity and regenerating the seabed.
A chance encounter on a rocky seashore led one professor to invent autonomous robotics that can harvest the power of seaweed.
Sharing the stories of progress and innovation that show how our patches of the sea are recovering can show what’s possible and inspire further positive action.
Surprising discoveries from marine science – a BBC collaboration with The Conversation.
Industrial fishing has caused immense damage to ocean life, but given the right protection, the sea has miraculous powers of recovery.
Anna Turns sets sail from Plymouth Sound to explore the significance of blue carbon in marine habitats around the UK.
Marine protection represents our best strategy to reverse declining biodiversity. But protected areas also provide a low-tech and cost-effective way for the fishing industry to safeguard stocks.
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Professor of Marine Conservation, University of Exeter
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Professor in Marine Biology, Nord University
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Professor of Marine Ecology, University of Plymouth
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Associate Professor of Single Cell Genomics, College of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Exeter
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Associate Professor of Marine Ecology, University of Plymouth
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Postdoctoral Researcher, Applied Marine Ecosystem Research Unit, University of Plymouth
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Professor of Marine Microbiology, School of Biological and Marine Sciences, University of Plymouth
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Associate Professor in Marine and Historical Ecology, University of Exeter
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Royal Society University Research Fellow and Senior Lecturer, Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Exeter