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  Environmental Issues in Surfing – Behaviours and Attitudes 

  Davies, H.J.B. (University of Plymouth, 2009)

  A comprehensive study of the surf industry was conducted to identify the key issues within the industry. Using a sample of 125 surfers a questionnaire was performed to gain insight on green consumer behaviour and attitudes. ...
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  The Effects of Bisphenol A on in-vitro Cell Viability of Mammalian Cell Line by Neutral Red Assay 

  McGlinchey, A.J. (University of Plymouth, 2009)

  Bisphenol-A (BPA), a known oestrogenic endocrine disruptor, has many effects in-vivo. However, most studies on its effects concentrate on this oestrogenic property and not on direct cytotoxicity. An in-vitro approach was ...
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  An investigation on the effects of a visuospatial imagery task on smoking related craving 

  Flatau, M.C. (University of Plymouth, 2009)

  Twenty eight undergraduate students participated in a study to examine the impact of a visuospatial imagery intervention and an articulatory cognitive intervention on self-reported smoking related craving, based on the ...
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  Anti-predator responses of a group of black lion tamarins (Leontopithecus chrysopygus) in reaction to a terrestrial and an aerial predator 

  Creasey, S. (University of Plymouth, 2009)

  Anti-predator training was conducted on a free-ranging group of black lion tamarins at the Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust, in July 2007. The study aimed to investigate the anti-predator behaviours exhibited in response ...
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  Injuries inflicted as a predictor of winning in contests between beadlet anemones, Actinia equina 

  Robinson, L.; Porter, B.; Grocott, J.; Harrison, K. (University of Plymouth, 2009)

  If the number of individuals in a population oversubscribes a resource then competition can occur and may lead to injurious fighting, if the cost of fighting is lower than the value of the resource. Here we consider how ...
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  Influences on the cleaning activity and distribution of cleaner fish 

  Gray, K. (University of Plymouth, 2009)

  Cleaning interactions involve the removal of ectoparasites, mucus and dead tissue, by a cleaner from the skin of a cooperating fish – the client. These interactions generally benefit both the cleaner and the client, ...
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  Meadow brown (Maniola jurtina) and marbled white (Melanargia galathea) butterfly populations on two managed grasslands in Devon, UK: Implications for conservation 

  Winney, P.G. (University of Plymouth, 2009)

  This paper reports on the effects of a management regime on two grassland sites in an agricultural landscape by using butterflies as indicators over a six-year period. This paper investigates what effects the management ...
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  Deep-Sea Coral Reefs: Distribution, Ecology & Anthropogenic Impacts 

  Oakham, V. (University of Plymouth, 2009)

  The introduction of Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs) and manned submersibles has meant scientists can finally begin study deep-water scleractinian coral reefs, making valuable first-hand observations of the reefs themselves ...
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  Hemispheric interaction in simple reaction time as a function of handedness 

  Howe, E. (University of Plymouth, 2009)

  Efficiency of hemispheric interactions in simple reaction time as a function of hand preference was investigated. Research suggests that left-handed individuals have more efficient hemispheric interactions. This is possibly ...
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  The importance of being creative and innovative in science research 

  Purcell, W. (University of Plymouth, 2009)

  Guest editorial from the Vice Chancellor (University of Plymouth)

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