The University of Plymouth is unique in offering its students the opportunity to gain the HSE SCUBA certification alongside their degree. Run at the Marine Station the course prepare students to undertake media, scientific and archaeological diving projects. www.plymouth.ac.uk/schools/scho...

Research coordinated by the University has inspired calls for a comprehensive strategy to tackle disadvantage and improve lives in coastal towns and cities.

RV Falcon Spirit is our 14 metre catamaran. It is used extensively for oceanographic and biological sampling as well as hydrographic survey. To support this, it has lifting capability via the stern A-frame, a variety of mounting points for survey equipment, and both dry and wet laboratory spaces.

Students out in the field for OS306 - Coastal Geomorphology an Estuaries. Learning about shoreline management plans at Seaton Beach and the structure of the saltmarsh at Wacker Quay @plymuni.bsky.social @plymbiomarsci.bsky.social

On Lee Moor with students on module OS205 - Managing Human Impacts in the Marine Environment. This module introduces how human activities such mineral extraction and farming can impact the marine environment, including through pollution and biodiversity loss. @plymuni.bsky.social

Last week the Marine Station hosted a visit from students from Duchy College, Cornwall who were studying aquatics as part of their second year diploma studies. They enjoyed time at sea in Plymouth Sound on Wavedancer and working in the labs. @plymuni.bsky.social