Following our successful campaign in the Caribbean, the Sustainable Seas Institute is turning its gaze to the South Pacific. We are preparing for a new expedition to French Polynesia, expanding our scope beyond Tahiti to include Huahine, Bora Bora, Ra’iatea, and the remote atoll of Fakarava. This journey represents a […]
Roger Tipton
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They say a sailor’s plans are written in the sand at low tide. For our latest Sustainable Seas expedition, those words rang especially true. From March 5th to March 14th, our crew was prepared to execute a rigorous research itinerary spanning the heart of the Leeward Islands. The plan was […]
The Sustainable Seas Institute team has returned safely from our ten-day expedition through the Lesser Antilles, and I am thrilled to report that the mission was a resounding success. From the volcanic peaks of St. Lucia to the vibrant harbors of Guadeloupe, our journey from December 30 to January 8 […]
The entire team at the Sustainable Seas Institute is bursting with pride for Sam Phillips, a dedicated Honors College undergraduate at UNC Charlotte! Sam recently presented his research at the Honors College Undergraduate Research Symposium, marking a huge accomplishment and demonstrating the dedication and hard work he poured into his […]
A first-of-its-kind expedition, led by Roger Tipton, an associate professor in UNC Charlotte College of Engineering, is set to study “forever chemicals” in some of the planet’s most untouched waters— charting new research and impact. See this video about Dr. Tipton’s work in the Arctic.
The Arctic, a remote and fragile ecosystem, is a bellwether for our planet’s health. What happens there has global implications, and understanding its secrets is a critical mission for scientists around the world. At the Sustainable Seas Institute, we are committed to supporting this vital research, which is why we’re […]
What an inspiring experience it was at this year’s University of North Carolina at Charlotte (UNCC) Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium! Seeing the culmination of months of dedication from our incredible undergraduate researchers always fills me with immense pride. This summer, I had the distinct pleasure of mentoring Franck, an exceptional […]
We’re thrilled to announce the publication of a significant new paper, “Temporal Dataset of Emerging and Legacy PFAS Concentrations (ng/L) in 11 Inland Watersheds (Lakes, Rivers, Islands) and Median PFAS Concentrations Across 14 Seas and Oceans Over Multiple Time Periods.” This marks a major milestone, as it’s the first publication […]
The Sustainable Seas Institute is thrilled to share an exciting recap of our recent 10-day research cruise to the vibrant waters of Martinique! Aboard our research vessel, the R/V Dawn, our team embarked on a critical mission to investigate water quality around this beautiful Caribbean island, led by the Chief […]
Our founder, Dr. Roger Tipton, recently had a productive meeting with Dr. Rainer Lohmann, a distinguished expert in environmental chemistry at the University of Rhode Island (URI). This meeting wasn’t just a friendly chat; it was a crucial step in formalizing an exciting new collaboration under a National Science Foundation […]