atlantic canada microplastic research project (2017-2020)

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. 
Click below summary and maps for surface water results at all three study areas.
For more information, contact our Coastal & Marine Team Lead, Ariel Smith, at ariel@coastalaction.org.
This project is funded by Environment and Climate Change Canada and is in partnership with
​ Clean Annapolis River Project (CARP) and ACAP Humber Arm.