David Hastings Marine Science is a marine geochemist and chemical oceanographer. He landed on the shores of Tampa Bay in 2000 to teach marine science, environmental science, and chemistry at Eckerd College. Dr. Hastings started this adventure studying chemistry at Princeton University and received his Ph.D. in chemical oceanography from the University of Washington. His primary research interest is paleoclimatology, understanding the history of past climate changes as revealed in ocean sediments. David Hastings Professor also studies the impact of the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico on ocean sediments and microplastics in the marine environment.
David Hastings Marine Science Portfolio
Marine geochemistry is a fascinating discipline that explores the chemical processes shaping the oceans and their interactions with the Earth’s crust, atmosphere, and biosphere. From [..]
Microplastic contamination has emerged as one of the most pressing environmental issues of the 21st century. These tiny particles, less than five millimeters in size, [..]
Marine geochemistry, the study of the chemical composition of ocean waters, aquatic organisms, and sediments, is a rapidly evolving field with significant implications for our [..]
The world’s oceans are a vast and largely uncharted frontier, housing millions of species and complex ecosystems. Marine scientists dedicate their lives to exploring and [..]