Our Analytical Group carries out a range of analyses on marine and estuarine sediments. We quantify analytes such as heavy/toxic metals, organotin compounds (now banned as antifouling agents on boats) and a range of persistent organic pollutants.
Previous work includes:
Analysis of sediment cores for dredging works.
Determination of copper and organotins in sediments and wash-waters from settling tanks and their outfalls associated with the cleaning of hulls or submerged marine structures.
Analysis of sediment surrounding fish farm cages for a pesticide (emamectin) used to control sea lice in salmon.