Katrina MasSween/ University of Toronto
$50,000.00 CAD
≈ 8 months of average Canadian pay
- Department
- Polar Knowledge Canada
- Recipient country
- Canada
- Fiscal year
- 2025-2026
- Agreement period
- April 1, 2025 – March 31, 2026
- Reference
- polar-polaire:171-2025-2026-Q1-P0004
Published purpose
As climate change thaws Arctic permafrost, stored mercury may be released into northern ecosystems, posing risks to wildlife and food security due to its toxic effects. This research at Cape Bounty Arctic Watershed Observatory will study how mercury moves between air and ground, focusing on the formation of methylmercury, while engaging with local communities and students to share knowledge and ensure the research supports northern health and sustainability.
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