High-resolution mapping reveals ocean carbon sink detail
As atmospheric carbon dioxide levels continue to rise, the ocean plays a crucial role in helping to reduce the full...
Environment
Deep-sea mining could harm remote ocean ecosystems
Deep-sea mining in a remote part of the Pacific Ocean could harm ocean life including whales and dolphins, new research...
Killer whales make seaweed ‘tools’ to scratch each other’s backs
Killer whales have been seen detaching lengths of seaweed and using them to massage each other – the first evidence...
Arctic peatlands expanding as climate warms
Peatlands across the Arctic are expanding as the climate warms, new research shows. Scientists used satellite data, drones and on-the-ground...
Exeter and UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology sign research agreement
The University of Exeter and the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH) have signed an agreement to strengthen their...
Two Exeter projects awarded ERC grants
Two University of Exeter projects have been awarded funding by the European Research Council (ERC). The HYMOTOX project – led...
New film series showcases nature rich landscapes of the South West and the conservation efforts that sustain them
A new film series has been launched that highlights the fragile nature of some of the South West’s most iconic...
New research finds pangolins in Africa hunted for food rather than illicit scales trade
One of the world’s most endangered mammals is being hunted in West Africa for the quality of its bushmeat and...
UK to lead on responsible innovation in synthetic biology
A new £1.8 million research project aims to position the UK as a global leader in the responsible and ethical...