Jennifer Provencher – The Conversation

Sea lions, otters and birds were some of the many wildlife species that were hit hard by the 1989 Exxon Valdez oil spill in Alaska. Oil spills like these expose the wildlife to new contaminants and can be fatal. (AP Photo/Jack Smith, File)

May 8, 2022

Once the slick is gone: New tool helps scientists monitor chronic oil in Arctic wildlife

Jennifer Provencher, Carleton University and Yasmeen Zahaby, Carleton University

ToxChips study the changes in the DNA of animals exposed to contaminants, like those found in oil spills.

A research study found that most of the debris in gulls’ stomachs is plastic – exposing the birds to high levels of chemical contaminants and potentially limiting their reproductive success. (Shutterstock)

July 31, 2018

All‑you‑can‑eat landfill buffet spells trouble for birds

Sahar Seif, Carleton University and Jennifer Provencher, Acadia University

Seagulls have no qualms about sifting through dumps for scraps. But this buffet comes at a cost, filling their stomachs with plastic, glass, metal and even building materials.

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