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Establishing the spatial and temporal distribution of microplastics within Narragansett Bay

Establishing the spatial and temporal distribution of microplastics within Narragansett Bay

by Andy | May 16, 2020

FunderPIYearDurationLocationRhode Island STACDavies202012 MonthsURI Summary In this study, we propose to couple hydrodynamic models (computer simulations of water movement), the use of Lagrangian Drifters (trackable floats that move with the currents), spatial and...
Are microplastics a vector for organic pollutants and disease in marine food webs?

Are microplastics a vector for organic pollutants and disease in marine food webs?

by Andy | May 16, 2020

FunderPIYearDurationLocationRhode Island SeaGrantDavies202048 MonthsURI Summary Our goal is to advance our mechanistic understanding of the impact of microplastics, pollution, disease and ocean warming on commercially important shellfish species. We aim to improve our...

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OSIMAP is working to better inform stakeholders and the general public of the impact of marine plastics on our ocean.