On February 20, ETT will take center stage at the upcoming Climate Coffee event, presenting new research on marine sustainability. Beatrice Maddalena Scotto, a PhD candidate in fluid dynamics and engineering collaborating with ETT on data management for the ObsSea4Clim project, will introduce a multi-model framework for tracking pollutant dispersion in the Mediterranean Sea.
The research addresses the growing vulnerability of the Mediterranean to pollution from maritime traffic, highlighting the need for reliable monitoring systems for oil spills. It proposes an analytical framework based on various oceanographic models to assess spill dispersion, enhancing simulations through the integration of data on ocean currents, wave motion, and wind patterns.
In particular, this study utilizes data from Copernicus Marine Services, Copernicus ERA5, and the WaveWatchIII model managed by DICCA Unige to refine predictions on pollutant dispersion.
Climate Coffee is a platform designed for scientists at all career levels, fostering the exchange of ideas and discussion of new findings. This edition, organized by the Horizon Europe OCEAN:ICE project, the Danish Meteorological Institute, and the European Climate Research Alliance, will engage the scientific community in environmental modeling and marine pollution response strategies. It is part of a broader effort to develop innovative tools for marine ecosystem protection and sustainable resource management.