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Multiple Stressors in Aquatic Systems: Evaluating the Independent and Synergistic Effects of Microplastics and Chemical Contaminants on Fish at Critical Early Life Stages
Major Goals and Objectives
This project will evaluate the impacts of microplastics, in combination with a common environmental estrogen (17-alpha ethinyl estradiol) on critical early life stages of a model species, the fathead minnow (Pimephales promelas). Specifically, these data will seek to fill knowledge gaps in three areas; (i) the impacts of microplastics on fish at early life stages; (ii) the potential for transgenerational and multigenerational effects of exposure; and (iii) the effects of multiple environmental stressors on individuals.
Accomplishments / Benefits
Video: Evaluating Independent and Synergistic Effects of Microplastics & Chemical Contaminants
Research Information
Principal Investigator:
Jessica Ward
Jessica Ward
Initiation Date:
2022
2022
Affiliation:
Ball State University
Ball State University
Our Work
Contacts
Jessica Ward
ward@bsu.edu
ward@bsu.edu