Toxicology

Aquaculture is one of the fastest growing food production sectors in the world. In order to ensure sustainability, the environmental footprint of the industry should be kept as low as possible. Feedborne contaminants, contaminants associated with of equipment use and drugs may all impact the local environment around fish farms. Small plastic debris is today ubiquitous in the marine environment. Hazards associated with plastic debris include physical components of the materials and chemicals toxicity (ingredients in the plastic and adsorbed contaminants).

This project aims to increase the understanding of the potential role of microplastics on the dispersion of contaminants associated with fish farms, in order to ensure the sustainability of marine aquaculture.