Plankton Research at Plymouth

raPid research on automated Plankton identification

When Victor Hensen deployed the first true plankton net in 1887, he and his colleagues were attempting to answer three fundamental questions: What planktonic organisms are present in the ocean? How many of each type are present? How does the plankton’s composition change over time? Although answering these questions has remained a central goal of oceanographers, the sophisticated tools availabl...

plankton research in the ropme sea area, achievements and gaps

plankton studies are one of the major items of the marine scientific activities in the ropme seaarea, whereas numerous investigations have been conducted on the plankton during the past century. forphytoplankton, species composition, abundance and biomass, primary production, harmful algal blooms, redtide, toxic species, and eutrophication were considered. zooplankton studies included species c...

Some Plymouth Worthies, Part 1

Most towns in this country have produced distinguished sons who have made valuable contributions to art and science in their time. Plymouth is no exception. This paper deals with some names, well-known or less recognised, who practised medicine and surgery in Plymouth during the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries. Nearly all were Plymouth men, a few came from outside and one or two made their names ...

University of Plymouth: Inaugural Lectures

One evening in 1993, the University of Plymouth was host to a unique event. The Vice-Chancellor, Professor John Bull, was able to introduce inaugural lectures by the University’s two newest Professors of Chemistry in a ’double feature’ presentation. Professor Paul Worsfold .joined the Plymouth Analytical Chemistry Research Unit in the Department of Environmental Sciences from the University of ...

Plymouth Family Intervention Project Longitudinal Review : 2008 - 2013 Tracy Green Plymouth City Council & Dr Zoë