Fermin Palma is a marine geologist specializing in the study of submarine canyons along the Argentine Continental Margin. His research focuses on sedimentary processes in deep-sea environments, based on core analysis, high-resolution seismic interpretation, and bathymetric geomorphology. He has extensive experience working with large bathymetric datasets, enhancing their resolution and visualization through geographic information systems (GIS). His work contributes to a better understanding of submarine landforms and sediment dynamics in the southwest Atlantic.
He holds a Geology degree from the University of La Plata and a PhD from the University of Buenos Aires. His professional background includes participation in seven multidisciplinary oceanographic cruises across the South Atlantic Ocean and Drake Passage, and one in the Clarion-Clipperton Zone (CCZ) of the Pacific Ocean, focusing on deep-sea mapping and sediment analysis.
He is deeply committed to collaborative, interdisciplinary marine science and currently integrates geophysical, sedimentological, and geomorphological approaches to investigate active processes shaping the seafloor. With strong links to both academic and applied research, his work is aimed at supporting sustainable exploration and marine spatial planning. His current projects explore the role of submarine canyons in sediment transport, benthic habitats, and their interaction with oceanographic dynamics along the Argentine margin.
Cruises:
