Teachers and students of the Department of Chemical Technology, Recycling and Ecology of Azerbaijan Technical University (AzTU) conducted field research on the coast of the Caspian Sea within the framework of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal SDG 14 – Life Below Water. The visit aimed to strengthen practical knowledge related to the protection of marine and ocean ecosystems, reduction of marine pollution, and conservation of underwater biodiversity.

During the research, students collected water samples from different points of the Caspian Sea coastline. The collected samples were analyzed in laboratory conditions to assess water quality, determine the level of marine pollution, study the ecological condition of the aquatic environment, and evaluate the health of marine ecosystems.

The fieldwork provided students with the opportunity to gain practical experience in important areas such as marine water quality monitoring, identification of marine pollution, protection of coastal ecosystems, conservation of underwater biodiversity, sustainable use of marine resources, and environmental monitoring. These activities are directly linked to the key priorities of SDG 14, including the protection of seas and oceans, conservation of life below water, restoration of marine ecosystems, reduction of anthropogenic pollution, and sustainable management of marine resources.

Such field studies play an important role in developing students’ knowledge and skills in marine environmental protection, sustainability of marine ecosystems, conservation of underwater biodiversity, and addressing global environmental challenges.