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microplastics

new project!

Integration and data sharing to examine the fate and transport of microplastics in the Wolastoq / Saint John River Watershed (2022-25) - Click here for Press Release

atlantic canada microplastic research project (2017-2020)

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Purpose
  • Quantify microplastics (<5 mm) in 3 near-shore rural communities of Atlantic Canada (see map).
  • Use data to better inform solutions around plastic pollution in the region.
Methods
  • Surface water samples.
  • Beach sediment samples.
  • All methods from CLEAR at Memorial University in St. John's, NL. 
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The below reports contain preliminary results. Final reports will be available Winter 2020. 
2018 Final Report
2018 surface water results summary
2018 Shoreline Sediment Report
Click photo below to access full project infographic
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polymer identification

Click each graphic below for a closer look at the types of polymers found at our project locations. For a detailed look at our Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) results, view the 2018 Surface Water Results Summary report.
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This project is funded by Environment and Climate Change Canada and is in partnership with
the Civic Laboratory for Environmental Action Research (CLEAR),
​ Clean Annapolis River Project (CARP) and ACAP Humber Arm.
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Location

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The Mahone Bay Centre
PO Box 489
45 School Street
Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia
B0J 2E0

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      • Agricultural Projects
    • COASTAL & MARINE >
      • MICROPLASTICS >
        • Atlantic Ecosystem Initiative
      • GHOST GEAR
      • Coastal Wetlands
      • KCC - Coastal Islands
    • ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION >
      • HARVEST FOR A CAUSE COMMUNITY GARDEN
      • EARTH ADVENTURE CAMPS >
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      • Litter Program
      • SCHOOL PROGRAMS
      • AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS
      • YOUTH LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS
    • WATERSHEDS & WATER QUALITY >
      • WATERSHEDS >
        • FISH HABITAT RESTORATION
      • WATER QUALITY >
        • LAHAVE WATERSHED
        • PETITE RIVIÈRE
        • SHERBROOKE LAKE & FOX POINT LAKE
      • Our Services
    • SPECIES AT RISK & BIODIVERSITY >
      • ATLANTIC WHITEFISH
      • AMERICAN EEL
      • SNAPPING TURTLE
    • PAST PROJECTS >
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      • NOVA ACTION >
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      • LUNENBURG HARBOUR
      • ATLANTIC SALMON
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