Scientists are appealing for people to take part in a survey that will uncover possible health effects of marine pollution.
The University of Exeter Medical School is working with Surfers against Sewage to conduct the study.
The cleanliness of coastal water has improved in recent years -though there are concerns some three-thousand short-term pollution incidents in the UK will not have been picked up in water quality tests.
Exeter factory could be turned into a new church
'This service is of immense value to the local community'
Freezing weather triggers lifeline for Devon's homeless
'We will take action to protect them'
Sexual assault investigation launched in Plymouth
Man inappropriately touched in Wetherspoons
Police searching for missing Plymouth man
Lee Field hasn't been seen for two weeks
Man questioned over attempted murder in Exeter
Victim suffers knife wounds
Devon heroes recognised in King's New Year's honours
16 community champions make coveted list
