Analyze priority contaminants of concern data from sediment, salmon and killer whales to assess habitat quality, bioaccumulation and the relative health risks of Southern Resident killer whales. Project will inform chemical regulations and best practices to reduce the exposure of Southern Resident killer whales to contaminants.
NFWF Grant Profile
Conservation Program(s):
Killer Whale Research and Conservation Program
Project Title: Bioaccumulation of Emerging Contaminants in Southern Resident Killer Whale Food Web (BC, Canada)
Organization:
Ocean Wise Conservation Association
Project ID:
0314.19.066373
Description:
Award Amount:
$131066.03
Location:
Canada, British Columbia, Strait of Georgia, Northeastern Pacific