Subject Area
Biological Oceanography, Marine Ecology
Activities
I currently hold the position of scholarship holder at the CNR – IRBIM as part of the PNRR project “NATIONAL BIODIVERSITY FUTURE CENTER – NBFC” where I carry out research on pollution by macro, micro and nano plastics in the Mediterranean Sea and Southern Ocean. The goal of the research in which I participate is to understand the impact of plastic on marine organisms, estimate its spread and characterization by supporting mitigation actions.
Sea regions of study
Mediterranean Sea - Western Basin
Mediterranean Sea - Eastern Basin
Southern Ocean
Skills
Data Analysis: R, QGIS, ImageJ Fiji
Laboratory Skills: Raman and FTIR Spectroscopy, Microscopy, Dissection and Digestion Procedures
Field Skills: Hydro-Bios Net, Niskin Bottle