The investigations performed in situ are predominantly analyses of physico-chemical parameters of seawater (temperature, pH, conductivity, salinity, dissolved oxygen), whereas the laboratory analyses include study of sediments (quantification of heavy metal elements, radionuclides and of their concentration gradients). This study  is often associated with analysis of benthic foraminifera as potential bio-indicators of the quality of the marine environment.

In recent years the interest in research on the problem of the ambient radioactivity and its effects on the health of the population has greatly increased.

The research activities are oriented to the study of one of the key elements that contribute to ambient radioactivity: Radon. Studies are being carried out both in door and out door.