Research area:
- Chemistry of the sea (including surface microlayer) and atmosphere, with particular emphasis on the coastal zone and port areas and on transects between them
- Pollution of jellyfish by selected chemical tracers
Why is your research important?
The expansion of world trade and the resulting increase in demand for maritime transport services makes them one of the leading emitters of anthropogenic atmospheric pollutants. Chemical compounds present in the atmosphere may be deposited on the sea surface, especially in a very unique environment such as microlayer at the junction of water and the atmosphere
It is important to determine the role of the atmosphere in the pollution of the microlayer, especially in relation to toxic and hazardous substances emitted, among others, by ships and port activities.
An important problem is also to determine whether jellyfish living in port areas can be the carriers of anthropogenic toxic compounds in marine environment, which are emitted into the air and then deposited in the microlayer.
What are your personal motivations?
The desire for personal development by establishing new scientific contacts. Sampling of research material in addition to the first cruise that took place in 2022 from Gdynia to Cadiz. Willingness to take part in an interesting event organized by the University of Gdańsk.
What are you going to do during the cruise onboard r/v Oceanograf?
I am going to sample atmospheric aerosols in six size classes, as well as microlayer of sea water and subsurface water in every port and on transects between them (from Gdynia to Bodo and back). I will also study meteorological parameters during the whole cruise. I am planning to collect jellyfish during the ship’s stay in ports, too.