Coastal Zone Dynamics Department

The research team explores the coastal zone and offshore waters by implementing modern methods and technologies for monitoring and research applying innovative research tools and infrastructures, which contributes to the assessment and management of the coastal risk and sustainable use of marine non-biological resources. Studies are being carried out in the following areas: coastal hydrodynamics (waves, wave currents, sea level fluctuations), climate and energy potential of sea waves, lithodynamics and morphodynamics of the coastal zone and the shelf water area, geomorphology of the coastal zone and the shelf water area, bottom substrate and physical habitat mapping, risk assessment and management. The achievements are beneficial for the national economy (maritime transport, hydro-technical construction, tourism, fisheries and aquaculture, planning of marine areas, etc.).