The high maritime traffic has increased intentional or accidental
spills of the products being transported, mainly petroleum and its
derivatives. The research lines undertaken in this field are:
Chemical characterization of spilled products
Origin determination of residues that reach the littoral through molecular tracers
Characterization of weathering processes (i.e. evaporation, photooxidation and biodegradation)
Bioremediation of the coastal zones through lipophilic nutrient treatment
