Work will consist in the collection and analysis of microplastics from atmospheric deposition and seawater samples in the Ria Formosa. The atmospheric time-series has been running from more than one year now, using collectors located at Centro de Ciência Viva do Algarve, in the city of Faro. The seawater time-series was started in November 2020. The sampling is done from a kayak, using a zooplankton net, in waters surrounding the Centro de Ciência Viva. The aim is to find a correlation between microplastics found in the air and the seawater, something that has not been investigated thus far.
Language requirements:
Either English, Portuguese or Spanish
Specific competences required :
No previous experience is needed, just a care for the environment and a passion to learn
Accommodation possibilities :
There is no accommodation available at the host institute, but help will be offered to find housing. Foressen costs may range from 250 to 500€/month.
Additional costs to be covered by the student:
No
COVID-19 contingency plan:
Since both the air and seawater samples will have been running for a while by the time the student starts the professional practice, in the case (s)he is not able to collect and analyse samples on-site, the practice will focus on data treatment.
format:
on-site
