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Message Journal, Edition 3: What is the topography of the contemporary graphic design / communication landscape in relation to art practice? What occupies the space between disciplines?
(University of Plymouth Press, 2016-07)
<p>In Message journal edition 3 the refereed submissions explore further the boundaries between contemporary graphic design/communication and art, as well as examining what is occupied within the space between the ...
Investigating changes in the chemical composition of wood upon digestion by wood-boring Bivalves of the sub-family Xylophagaidae, and potential implications for marine biogeochemical cycles
(University of Plymouth, 2019)
The sub-family of molluscs Xylophagaidae are the primary degraders of wood in the oceans. They are part of an opportunistic ecosystem, which survives on temporary falls of large organic matter, such as carcasses and wood ...
Occupancy patterns of sea birds in relation to oceanographic conditions at sites on the Llŷn Peninsula
(University of Plymouth, 2019)
With the current increase in the emergence of offshore renewable energy installations it is becoming increasingly important to monitor and study seabird populations. In order to understand the potential impacts of these ...
Species Distribution Model of Cetaceans in Relation to Environmental Factors at Two Locations in the North Atlantic
(University of Plymouth, 2019)
Cetaceans in the North Atlantic are under threat from the increasing pressure and demand placed on the sea by humans. In order to conserve cetacean populations, legislative acts such as the EC Habitats Directive (Council ...
A Critical Analysis of the Wind Generated Effect on the Rate of Overtopping on the Hinkley Point C Sea Wall Through the use of Physical Modelling
(University of Plymouth, 2019)
It is widely observed that storms and the associated extremes of wind and wave conditions result in dramatic cases of sea defence overtopping. This phenomenon highlights a gap in knowledge that the industry standard EurOtop ...
The surface sediment carbon content of a north norfolk saltmarsh
(University of Plymouth, 2019)
Carbon sequestration is an important aspect of mitigating climate change and its detrimental environmental and economic effects. Vegetative ecosystems such as rainforests are often praised for their ability to sequester ...
Designing an automated tool for natural ventilation
(University of Plymouth, 2019)
This paper aims to increase the number of natural ventilation systems utilised by building service engineers, which in turn will help to lower the environmental impact of their work. To do this an automated spreadsheet ...
Water butts as sustainable (urban) drainage systems (SuDS) devices
(University of Plymouth, 2019)
Heightened levels of urban development and population rise, combined with increased precipitation resulting from climatic variations, have escalated runoff rates within urban areas, causing urban flooding and polluting of ...
Creative tourism in Saint Petersburg: the state of the art
(University of Plymouth, 2012)
Tourism development in St. Petersburg, which is a major cultural centre, has improved in terms of tourist flows; both tourism demand and tourist products have become more diverse. These improvements give grounds for a ...
Creating new cultural visitor experiences on islands: Challenges and opportunities
(University of Plymouth, 2012)
Cultural tourism is increasingly recognized as an important motivation for international travelers in search of experiencing the cultural heritage, arts, philosophy and institutions of another region or country. The UNWTO ...