In June 2024, the research vessel r/v Oceanograf, operated by the University of Gdańsk, set sail from Poland to investigate the potential transfer of nutrients and pollutants, including microplastics, from the Baltic Sea to the Norwegian Sea. The mission is part of the SEA-EU Alliance and includes researchers from the Univers ities of Gdańsk, Algarve, Cádiz, Kiel, Nord, and Parthenope.
Isabel Marín, a researcher from CCMAR/UAlg embarked on this expedition to study the concentration of microplastics along the journey, hypothesizing that these pollutants would decrease as the ship moved northward.
Reflecting on the experience, Isabel described the cruise as both scientifically enriching and personally rewarding. She emphasized the rarity of participating in such research expeditions due to their high costs and noted the valuable collaboration with international researchers, making the experience unforgettable. The final results of the study are eagerly awaited.
