International Institute for Sustainable Development

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International Institute for Sustainable Development – Experimental Lakes Area (IISD-ELA)

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Microcosm tanks

Small land-based experimental tanks used in the first phase of the study to simulate controlled oil spill conditions before testing in actual freshwater environments.

Diluted bitumen (dilbit)

A mixture of heavy bitumen from oil sands and lighter oils used to enable pipeline and rail transport. The study examines how this product behaves and impacts freshwater ecosystems when spilled.

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IISD-ELA Freshwater Oil Spill Study

A multi-phase research project examining the effects of diluted bitumen and crude oil spills on freshwater ecosystems, including impacts on aquatic organisms, recovery timelines, and cleanup methods.

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International Institute for Sustainable Development – Experimental Lakes Area (IISD-ELA)

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Multi-phase freshwater oil spill effects study

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Deliberate freshwater oil spill conducted in the name of science

7 years 11 months ago

Parent organization of the Experimental Lakes Area facility conducting the freshwater oil spill research.

Deliberate freshwater oil spill conducted in the name of science

7 years 11 months ago

A unique Canadian freshwater experimental facility where scientists are conducting a multi-phase study on the effects of oil spills in freshwater ecosystems. The study involves deliberate controlled oil spills in cordoned sections of an Ontario lake.

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