How a tiny wood-loving worm changed the course of world history

  • Michael SerruysUniversité de Bretagne Occidentale, Royal Belgian Marine Society

Press/Media: Research

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A plague of shipworms in 18th century Europe led to environmental disaster and religious fanaticism, but also innovation and the supremacy of Britain’s navy.

Period29 Apr 2021

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  • TitleHow a tiny wood-loving worm changed the course of world history
    Degree of recognitionInternational
    Media name/outletEuropean Commission - CORDIS EU research results
    Media typeWeb
    Duration/Length/Sizeca. 600 words
    Country/TerritoryBelgium
    Date29/04/21
    DescriptionA plague of shipworms in 18th century Europe led to environmental disaster and religious fanaticism, but also innovation and the supremacy of Britain’s navy.
    Producer/AuthorNick Klenske
    URLhttps://cordis.europa.eu/article/id/429455-how-a-tiny-wood-loving-worm-changed-the-course-of-world-history
    PersonsMichael Serruys
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Keywords

  • Shipworms
  • Crisis
  • COVID-19
  • Innovation
  • Change

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