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Climatic variation: effects on global seabird populations
(University of Plymouth, 2012)
This review will identify and outline four dominant climatic systems and describe
associated environmental factors including discussion of subsequent effects that
they have on global seabird populations. Finally, the ...
How will ocean acidification affect marine photosynthetic organisms? A review
(University of Plymouth, 2012)
Atmospheric carbon dioxide is increasing year on year, mainly as a result of burning
fossil fuels. Although carbon dioxide dissolves in the oceans, mitigating atmospheric
effects, it does result in a reduction of the ...
Effects of storm-induced sand scour on Patella vulgata off south-west Britain
(University of Plymouth, 2015)
This study investigates the impacts of storm-induced sand-scour on common limpets (Patella vulgata) off south-west Britain, focussing particularly on the physical impacts of this process, as well as shore recovery. Unusually ...
Facies analysis and diagenesis of late Pleistocene shoreline sands, Saunton, North Devon
(University of Plymouth, 2012)
The succession at Saunton is composed of all the major elements of Pleistocene coastal stratigraphy from across north Devon. The aim of this study is to analyse and interpret the depositional environment of the laterally ...
Working Towards Productive Seas: A Comparative Analysis of the Marine Management Regimes under UK and Scottish Law
(University of Plymouth, 2014)
This research presents a comparative analysis of the marine management regimes under the Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 and the Marine (Scotland) Act 2010. In light of the vision shared by both administrations to achieve ...
Labrador Sea Water formation in the Irminger Basin and its dependence on the North Atlantic Oscillation
(University of Plymouth, 2009)
Historical temperature and salinity data from the Irminger basin were analysed to determine if Labrador Sea Water forms in the Irminger Basin and if deep convection in the region is dependent on the North Atlantic Oscillation. ...
An investigation into the effects of underwater bubble formations on sound speed and attenuation
(University of Plymouth, 2016)
Underwater bubbles are prevalent in the marine environment, from natural sources such as breaking waves, biological and geological activity, and artificial sources such as wash from vessel motion and cavitation. Bubbles ...
The derivation of sea surface velocities from satellite imagery using maximum cross correlation (MCC)
(University of Plymouth, 2016)
An investigation into the use of cross-correlation statistics to resolve surface velocities from satellite imagery was conducted for the region characterised by the Benguela current at approximately 24oS - 28oS and 9oE - ...
Field and laboratory investigation into scour around breakwaters
(University of Plymouth, 2017)
Coastal scour accounts for a significant proportion of the damage to marine structures. It is therefore important to be able to measure, model and predict scour effects to inform the design of new structures and to assess ...
Investigation of policies, environmental impacts, consumption and fate of plastic bags
(University of Plymouth, 2014)
Shopping with plastic bags in supermarkets is an indispensable part of life for citizens in many developed countries. There are not only 10 billion plastic bags given out in the UK but also huge amounts consumed in other ...