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WE INVESTIGATE THE VITAL LINK BETWEEN MARINE ECOSYSTEMS AND OCEAN CARBON CYCLING
USING INNOVATIVE REMOTE SENSING AND IN SITU OBSERVATION TECHNOLOGIES. OUR
RESEARCH COVERS COASTAL AND OPEN OCEAN ENVIRONMENTS AND SPANS SEASONAL TO
GENERATIONAL TIMESCALES, PROVIDING UNIQUE INSIGHTS INTO THE OCEAN-CLIMATE
CONNECTION.




OUR MISSION



MarSens is dedicated to advancing knowledge of marine carbon cycling and
ecosystem dynamics through the development of innovative remote sensing tools
and state-of-the-art in situ observation technologies. Our interdisciplinary
approach integrates satellite observation, marine robotics, laboratory and
ship-based studies, and modeling work to conduct curiosity- and
application-driven research on marine biogeochemistry and ecosystems in a
changing environment. By transforming scientific insights into actionable
information, we aim to support informed policy decisions that promote
sustainable ocean stewardship and environmental resilience.




OUR VISION



MarSens strives to lead in marine observation technologies and frontier research
advancing knowledge of the ocean-climate nexus. We are dedicated to conducting
high-quality and high-impact science with a firm commitment to research ethics
and integrity, fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where all members
can develop their talents and excel in research, education, and service. We
envision an academic culture that values balance, mental health, and team
spirit, prioritizing wellbeing alongside achievement. True collaboration, in our
view, is achieved through open sharing of data, software, and code, as well as
publishing in high-quality open-access journals. Through interdisciplinary
research and partnerships, we aim to empower society with knowledge that bridges
science, policy, and stewardship, contributing to a resilient and thriving
ocean.





OUR RESEARCH LINES



Ocean Colour Science:

Development and application of algorithms for retrieving essential ocean and
climate variables, processing satellite data, performing above-water radiometry,
and conducting fundamental studies on light-matter interactions in marine
environments.

Marine Biogeochemistry:

Investigating biologically-mediated marine carbon storage, with a focus on the
spatial and temporal dynamics of the biological carbon pump.

Technological Innovation:

Designing autonomous sensors for particulate carbon and creating tailored
observation systems to enhance marine biogeochemistry monitoring.


OUR TOOLS AND METHODS



Ocean Color Remote Sensing: Leveraging multi-scale, multi-sensor, remote sensing
data to map essential ocean and climate variables, and to conduct time-series
and trend analyses in marine environments



Modeling: Developing models to simulate and understand the optical properties of
particulate matter and radiative transfer in the ocean.



Laboratory measurements: Conducting lab experiments for sensor
calibration/validation, and comprehensively characterizing particulate matter.

Ship-Based Measurements: Collecting detailed optical and biogeochemical data for
remote sensing algorithm development and validation. We also design custom
autonomous observation systems to enhance marine biogeochemistry monitoring.



Marine robotics: We utilize BioGeoChemical-Argo profiling floats to study the
open ocean biological carbon pump, while developing novel sensors for the
next-generation of floats with enhanced observational capabilities. 




Recent Posts

John Harding


Third China - Europe Frontier Forum

Prof.  Griet Neukermans is giving an invited talk “Towards autonomous
observations of the ocean’s carbonate pump” at the Third China -...
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BERNARDO-Cruise

From 4 till 8 November 2024, five scientists of the MarSens team participated in
a research campaign aboard the RV Simon Stevin ,...
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New Team member: Maurie Keppens

My name is Maurie Keppens, from Belgium. I started my PhD in September 2024
co-supervised by Prof. Griet Neukermans and dr. Peter...
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