News from the Working Group

Sampling at Sea [06.02.2026]

Ines Hand is currently busy on board FS Elisabeth Mann Borgese, taking samples during cruise EMB387 as part of the Baltic Sea monitoring program. Despite the freezing cold, surface sediments are being collected for pollutant analysis using tools such as van Veen grabs, and expedition leader Jörg Dutz has to lend a hand. The team will be at sea for another two weeks - we wish fair winds and a safe journey!

 

First day at IOW for Noah Boest [02.02.2026]

Today, Noah Boest joins the team of organic trace substance analysts. Noah will first familiarize himself with the IOW and the laboratories and learn all about pollutant analysis in the monitoring program. His future responsibilities will also include sampling at sea, laboratory organization, and the development of analytical methods. Welcome!