The Environmental Geochemistry group at the Byrd Polar Research Center conducts research in several areas including long-term ecological studies in Antarctica, the biogeochemistry of mercury both regionally and in Antarctica, chemical and physical weathering in alpine areas particularly high standing oceanic islands, and the impact of agricultural activities and urbanization on surface waters. Select the Research button above for more details on our projects.

The Environmental Geochemistry research group is led by Dr. W. Berry Lyons, Director of the School of Earth Sciences and former Directory of the Byrd Polar Research Center.