Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Data standardization, modeling, and decision-making tools to combat ocean microplastic pollution
Agreement Number:
983300
Agreement Value:
$293,839.00
Agreement Date:
Nov 1, 2021 - Dec 31, 2025
Description:
The project aims to combine the field sampling and analytical capabilities at the Ocean Wise Plastics Laboratory with research expertise at the NRC to develop data standardization, fate and transport modeling, and decision-making tools to combat microplastic pollution. Estimates of microplastic abundance, along with physical and chemical characterization at representative sites in urban coastal waters of the Salish Sea will be combined with predictive modeling to understand which environments are most at risk from microplastic accumulation and “hot spots”. The project also aims to work with international partners to promote adoption of standard practices for analysis and reporting of environmental microplastic data. Building on existing work on chemical weathering of common polymer materials, this project will inform on generation pathways for nanoplastics, a newly identified contaminant of concern.
Organization:
National Research Council Canada
Expected Results:
In the short term, anticipated outcomes will be strengthened collaborations across industry, academia, and government to support research excellence. In the medium term, anticipated outcomes will be the development of new and potentially disruptive technologies with collaborators. In the long term, find collaborative solutions to public policy challenges and create stronger innovation systems.
Location:
Vancouver, British Columbia, CA V6B 3X8
Reference Number:
172-2021-2022-Q3-983300
Agreement Type:
Grant
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
119282119
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Additional Information:
This agreement has been amended 2 time(s). The end date of this agreement has been modified by 214 days.
Amendment Date
Jul 15, 2025
Recipient's Legal Name:
Ocean Wise Conservation Association
Federal Riding Name:
Vancouver Centre
Federal Riding Number:
59035
Program:
Collaborative Science, Technology and Innovation Program - Collaborative R&D Initiatives
Program Purpose:
Collaborate on multiparty research and development programs to catalyze transformative, high-risk, high-reward research with the potential for game-changing scientific discoveries and technological breakthroughs in priority areas.
NAICS Code:
541710
Amendments: