Caitlin Hodges Meet Ethan, a final year undergraduate student in marine biology at the University of Plymouth. Ethan is investigating whether amphipods, specifically Gammarus chevreuxi, can be used to detect toxins from harmful marine algae, including those that cause ‘red tide’ blooms. These tiny Crustaceans, commonly found in brackish waters along the UK and European coasts, could … Read more
This week, representatives from around the globe are gathering in Colombia for the UN biodiversity summit (COP16), to discuss the state of life on our blue planet. Following the historic deal to halt the destruction of ecosystems agreed at COP15, this year’s meeting will see attendees discussing progress towards biodiversity targets and negotiating agreements on … Read more
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