University of Plymouth

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

A recent study has highlighted the accuracy of artisanal fishers’ local ecological knowledge (LEK) in mapping marine habitats, revealing that their insights can match satellite data in quality.

26th March 2025

Fishers’ knowledge rivals satellite data

26th March 2025

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

A student from the University of Plymouth in the UK has been honoured with an Excellence in Sustainable Aquaculture and Fisheries award.

13th February 2025

Plymouth student wins aquaculture award

13th February 2025

SUSTAINABILITY

SUSTAINABILITY

Overfishing, illegal fishing and the increased marketing of shark meat pose significant threats to the more than 80 species of sharks and rays that inhabit the Mediterranean Sea, according to a new…

9th January 2025

Mediterranean sharks continue decline despite conservation progress

9th January 2025

INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY

INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY

Biotech company Lallemand Animal Nutrition and the University of Plymouth in the UK have marked 15 years of collaboration by unveiling a new initiative that aims to enhance fish resilience and welfare.

29th August 2024

New project targets improved aquaculture health and wellbeing

29th August 2024

SUSTAINABILITY

SUSTAINABILITY

More than GBP 10 million is being invested by the University of Plymouth to strengthen its position at the forefront of agriculture, aquaculture and sustainable food production research and innovation.

17th January 2024

University expands work addressing ‘critical challenges’

17th January 2024

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

UK government’s decision to restrict pollack fishing highlights the urgent need for more data about the species, according to the team working on the Pollack Fisheries Industry Science Partnership (FISP) project.

12th December 2023

Project seeks insights into struggling pollack populations

12th December 2023

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

In addition to helping meet global fish consumption demands, offshore mussel farms could also have wider benefits for the marine environment, a new study suggests.

28th October 2022

Mussels with benefits

28th October 2022