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Research interests
The main focus of my research group is the development and application of ecotoxicological biomarkers of exposure to aqueous and sediment-associated contaminants in the marine and estuarine environment. Of particular interest are the impacts of oilfield chemicals and engineered nanomaterials on marine and estuarine organisms, ranging from bacteria to fish.
I am also interested in ecotoxicology of near-shelf deep-sea benthic organisms, the general effects of anthropogenic activity on benthic community structure and the fate of organic and inorganic pollutants in the marine and estuarine environment.
Amongst other published studies are the effects of sediment-associated contaminants on juvenile turbot (Scophthalmus maximus), sediment-associated triorganotin compounds on the osmoregulation of the European flounder (Platichthys flesus) and the bioaccumulation capacity for trace metals in bivalves (Macoma balthica).
Biography
MSc in Zoology and Marine Ecology in 1996 from the University of Vienna, Austria.
Internship at the IAEA's Marine Environment Laboratory in Monaco.
PhD in Biological Oceanography in 2000 from Southampton University, UK
Postdoctoral research and from 2001-2003 University College Cork, Ireland
Temporary lecturer 2003-2006 at University College Cork, Ireland
Lecturer in Marine Biology, Heriot-Watt University 2006 - August 2013
Associate Professor of Marine Biology, Heriot-Watt University August 2013 - present
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 14 Life Below Water
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Research output
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Biochemical Responses in Magallana bilineata: Leveraging Oxidative Stress for Management of Tropical Estuaries
Supandi, N. I., Safuan, C. D. M., Hartl, M. G. J., Sanderson, W. G. & Jaafar, S. N., Nov 2026, In: Marine Environmental Research. 222, 108406.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Commonly co-occurring stressors in industrialized estuaries disrupt larval development in blue mussels
Jackson, I. M., Magill, C. R., Orton, F., Taggart, M. A. & Hartl, M. G. J., 22 Sept 2026, In: Frontiers in Ocean Sustainability. 4, 1918453.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Contamination of microplastics and heavy metals in the antique ark Anadara antiquata (Linnaeus, 1758) from the East Java coast of Indonesia: bioaccumulation and potential health risk assessment
Indriyasari, K. N., Soegianto, A., Kuncoro, E. P., Afidah, P. N., Sari, A., Putranto, T. W. C., Soedarti, T., Irnidayanti, Y., Payus, C. M. & Hartl, M. G. J., Mar 2026, In: Marine Pollution Bulletin. 224, 119147.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Ecotoxicological risks of deep-sea mining: Scientific context and evidence – Information Sheet
Hartl, M., 23 Jul 2026, 9 p. Deep-Ocean Stewardship Initiative (DOSI).Research output: Other contribution
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Policy Brief: Towards an ecologically meaningful toxicity assessment of deep-sea mining
Hartl, M., 15 Jul 2026, 4 p. Deep-Ocean Stewardship Initiative (DOSI).Research output: Other contribution
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Activities
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Ecotoxicological impacts of deep-sea mining: Current scientific knowledge and necessary steps towards the definition of regulatory thresholds
Hartl, M. (Participant)
11 Apr 2023 → 13 Apr 2023Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participation in workshop, seminar, course
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PhD - Courtene-Jones
Hartl, M. G. J. (Examiner)
20 May 2019Activity: Examination and Supervision › External Examiner
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PhD - Murphy
Hartl, M. G. J. (Examiner)
31 Mar 2017Activity: Examination and Supervision › External Examiner
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Marine Microplastics – Risks to Aquaculture?
Hartl, M. G. J. (Speaker)
20 Sept 2017Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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PhD - Arabayyat
Hartl, M. G. J. (Examiner)
5 Dec 2016Activity: Examination and Supervision › External Examiner
Press/Media
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Mass mortatity of intertidal organisms during heat wave in Canada
12/07/21
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Research
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Effects of anthropogenic noise on marine mussels
8/07/19
8 items of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
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