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Government of Canada invests in research to study the effects of contaminants on Pacific aquatic ecosystems | |
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2021-03-29 | |
发布年 | 2021 |
语种 | 英语 |
国家 | 加拿大 |
领域 | 资源环境 |
正文(英文) | March 29, 2021 Ottawa, Ontario - The Government of Canada is further investing in research to better inform the protection of our oceans, lakes, rivers and waterways and the many species that call them home. The unfortunate reality is that microplastics, pesticides, pharmaceuticals, and oil- and gas-related contaminants enter our water systems due to human activity. This means we must continue to study and understand the threats that our ecosystems face. Today, the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, the Honourable Bernadette Jordan, announced $1,185,144 in funding for research that will take place on the west coast. This funding supports three research projects addressing the biological effects of contaminants on aquatic species. Ocean Wise received funding for two separate research projects. One project will benefit from $284,326 in funding over three years to study the level of contaminants of concern in Southern Resident killer whales and evaluate related health impacts. Ocean Wise also received $274,822 in funding over three years to study the toxicity of microplastics in the Strait of Georgia. Simon Fraser University received $625,996 in funding over two years to study several factors that affect how contaminants related to oil spills impact Pacific marine species including oysters, sea urchins and herring. This project is funded under the Oceans Protection Plan’s Fate, Behaviour, and Effects Initiative, which aims to better understand oil spill behaviour so we can better inform the protection of our waterways against its biological effects. The Government of Canada will continue to invest in science and research to und,erstand what our oceans, lakes, rivers, and waterways need to sustain the countless lifeforms that call them home. When we better understand a problem, we are better equipped to address it. Whether it is studying the impact of contaminants on the iconic species that Canadians love, like killer whales, or studying the toxicity of contaminants in aquatic environments, today’s investment will help collect the data and information needed to keep Canada’s waterways healthy for generations to come. Quotes
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来源平台 | Government of Canada - Fisheries and Oceans Canada |
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条目标识符 | http://119.78.100.173/C666/handle/2XK7JSWQ/320664 |
专题 | 资源环境科学 |
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