Egg Characteristics and Contaminants

To determine if levels of contaminants such as mercury or persistent organic pollutants can affect the pigmentation characteristics of semipalmated sandpiper (Calidris pusilla) eggs laid at Arctic sites.

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Last Updated April 17, 2026, 20:25 (UTC)
Created April 17, 2026, 20:25 (UTC)
contact_email enviroinfo@ec.gc.ca
contact_person {"en": "Government of Canada; Environment and Climate Change Canada, , ec.enviroinfo.ec@canada.ca", "fr": "Gouvernement du Canada; Environnement et Changement climatique Canada, , ec.enviroinfo.ec@canada.ca"}
criticality_level []
data_dictionary []
geographic_scope ["0"]
open_canada_collection primary
open_canada_date_published 2024-04-15 04:00:00
open_canada_keywords {"en": ["Animal health", "Animal research", "Animal populations", "Arctic"], "fr": ["Santé animale", "Recherche sur les animaux", "Population animale", "Arctique"]}
open_canada_subject ["nature_and_environment"]
sensitivity_level unrestricted
title_fr Caractéristiques et contaminants des œufs
update_frequency as_needed