Sarah Piehl

Dr. Sarah Piehl is a researcher at the Leibniz-Institute for Baltic Sea Research (IOW) in Rostock, Germany, specializing in environmental monitoring, marine litter, and eutrophication. She holds a PhD in Animal Ecology from the University of Bayreuth (2020), a Master's in Marine Biology from the University of Rostock (2014), and a Bachelor's in Biology from the University of Marburg (2011).

Her research focuses on environmental monitoring methodologies, marine litter dynamics, and coastal ecosystem health, particularly in the Baltic Sea. Key projects include analyzing microplastic emissions in estuaries, modeling oxygen deficiency in coastal waters, and assessing the socio-economic impacts of marine hazards through initiatives like the Baltic Sea Action Plan. She has contributed to transnational projects funded by BMBF, EU Horizon Europe, and the German Environment Agency (UBA).

Dr. Piehl's work bridges field observations, modeling, and policy, addressing challenges like microplastic transport, hypoxia in marine ecosystems, and pollution mitigation strategies. Her publications span environmental science, marine chemistry, and ecological modeling, with a focus on Baltic Sea ecosystems and sustainable management practices.