New analysis quantifies colossal rise in human pressure on oceans
Human pressure on the world's ocean accelerated sharply at the start of the 21st century and shows no sign of slowing, according to a comprehensive new analysis on the state of the ocean by the Stockholm Resilience Centre.
UKRI plans workshop for UK Marine Resources research programme
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) is getting ready to invite applications to attend a researcher – stakeholder workshop on 31 March 2020, focussed on the Sustainable Management of UK Marine Resources (SMMR) research programme.
Report says UK should capitalise on marine sector expertise & technologies to pursue growing global opportunities
A major report looking at the future of the sea has set out the opportunities available for the UK to capitalise on its existing strengths in research, technology and the diversity of ocean industries.
New data tools to help tap valuable marine microbial molecules
An EU-funded project has made marine microorganism data from anywhere in the world easier to access and also developed the research infrastructure and legal framework necessary for industry to fully tap the potential of microbial life in the oceans.
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South West Water explores new approach to sludge dewatering in UK-first municipal trial
South West Water has hosted the first municipal trial of the Fournier Rotary Press in the UK, assessing its potential to improve sludge dewatering performance and support future biosolids standards. -
Uniwater strengthens its UK presence with acquisition of Hy‑Ram Engineering
Uniwater has acquired Hy-Ram Engineering, a specialist in tooling, products and hire for the water sector, based in Mansfield, England. -
Enpure Ltd and Clean TeQ Water Ltd in new collaboration for Moving Bed Ion Exchange-based nutrient removal
Enpure Ltd and Clean TeQ Water Ltd have announced a collaboration agreement to bring Clean TeQ Water's Moving Bed Ion Exchange-based nutrient removal technologies to water utilities across the UK. -
BactoSense ID cuts wastewater and bathing water bacteria testing from days to minutes
Near-real-time microbial monitoring of wastewater discharge and bathing waters is now possible thanks to the BactoSense ID solution created by Swiss-based bNovate Technologies.
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