shellfish

External Seminar Series

February 16, 2023, 10:30 am to 11:30 am

Microplastics in Shellfish Aquaculture

Logan Zeinert

North Island College
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Thursday, February 16, 10:30 to 11:30 am (PST) on ZOOM

Abstract: “The project focused on the degradation of anti-predator netting used in shellfish aquaculture around Vancouver Island. Two experiments evaluated the various types and concentrations of microplastics and/or additives leaching into the ocean from anti-predator netting. In the first experiment, anti-predator netting of different ages were tested and evaluated for the degradation of mechanical properties. In the second experiment, used and new anti-predator netting was tested to determine the levels of leaching of certain additives often used in UV-resistant coatings.”

 

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Microplastics, Health and the Environment

Research Excellence Clusters at UBC Vancouver is a joint initiative of the Provost and Vice-President, Academic, UBC Vancouver and the Vice-President, Research and Innovation. Funding support for the clusters is provided by Academic Excellence Funds – UBC Vancouver.

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