About contaminants research funding
Backgrounder
On March 29, 2021, Fisheries and Oceans Canada announced $448,201 in funding for two contaminants research projects that will take place in Quebec. Information about these projects including recipients, objectives, and funding amounts can be found in the table below.
This project was announced as part of a larger national announcement for a total $2,891,371 in funding over four years for contaminants research.
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) supports external research on the biological effects of contaminants on aquatic organisms. Priority research areas include:
- Microplastics
- Oil and gas-related contaminants
- Pesticides
- Contaminants and issues of emerging concern
Learn more about contaminants and research projects funded through DFO Science.
| Recipient | Title | Objective | Funding Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| L'Université du Québec à Rimouski | Study of the chronic effects of microplastic exposure on sea scallop - a marine species of socio-economic interest. | A study that examines the biological effects of microplastics on sea scallops. The research will provide data on the impact of microplastics on this species, which may be applicable for marine fisheries and shellfish aquaculture. | $230,468 4 years |
| McGill University | Single and mixed polycyclic aromatic compound toxicity data generation for the improvement of oil spill models | Micro- and nanoplastics in aquatic environments: sources, properties and methods to understand uptake and translocation | $217,733 3 years |
| TOTAL | $448,201 | ||