Catherine Deschenes
E4-133 Realfagbygget Gløshaugen, Trondheim
About
Young professional with a background in chemistry, biology, technology, and modeling. Specific interests include plastic pollution, the science-policy interface, science communication, and solution thinking.
Current focus: how plastic waste is distributed across different environments; LCA on plastic products and their alternatives; biodiversity impact assessments of plastic
Research
Publications
2026
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Deschenes, Catherine;
Dorber, Martin;
Verones, Francesca.
(2026)
A Global Basin-Delineated Model of Macroplastic Distribution from Land to Aquatic Environments.
Environmental Challenges
Academic article
2024
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Faltynkova, Andrea;
Deschenes, Catherine;
Zolich, Artur;
Wagner, Martin;
Johansen, Tor Arne;
Johnsen, Geir.
(2024)
Use of an uncrewed surface vehicle and near infrared hyperspectral imaging for sampling and analysis of aquatic microplastics.
Marine Pollution Bulletin
Academic article
Journal publications
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Deschenes, Catherine;
Dorber, Martin;
Verones, Francesca.
(2026)
A Global Basin-Delineated Model of Macroplastic Distribution from Land to Aquatic Environments.
Environmental Challenges
Academic article
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Faltynkova, Andrea;
Deschenes, Catherine;
Zolich, Artur;
Wagner, Martin;
Johansen, Tor Arne;
Johnsen, Geir.
(2024)
Use of an uncrewed surface vehicle and near infrared hyperspectral imaging for sampling and analysis of aquatic microplastics.
Marine Pollution Bulletin
Academic article
Outreach
2026
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Feature articleHausken, Amanda Veronica; Ervik, Hilde; Richter, Isabell; Deschenes, Catherine; Cyvin, Jakob Bonnevie; Brilke, Andreas; Vie, Åsmund Paulsen. (2026) Vi har ryddet kysten – nå må vi holde den ren.