Project

Exploring and understanding the microbiome of the deep sea: a step towards the bioremediation of dumped munitions

Code
DOCT/012540
Duration
27 September 2024 → 21 September 2025 (Ongoing)
Doctoral researcher
Research disciplines
  • Natural sciences
    • Marine ecology
  • Engineering and technology
    • Bioremediation
Keywords
Bioremediation marine TNT
 
Project description

This project investigates the in situ microbial communities associated with shipwrecks and munition sites to identify and optimize biodegradation strategies for TNT. By exploring the intricate multi-step process of TNT degradation, the interplay among different microbial groups, and the underlying mechanisms, targeted bioremediation approaches can be explored for treating contaminated marine environments, such as those in the North Sea.