Projects

Study of the gut microbiomes of estuarine fish
Grant Number: 20211289
to support a study that will focus on characterizing the gut microbiomes of estuarine fish in the lower Quinnipiac River and New Haven Harbor, as well as assessing the relationships between environmental conditions, diet, microplastic prevalence, and these microbial communities.
Year Issued: 2021 | Amount: $19,000
University of New Haven
Contact Information
Dr. Nikolas Stasulli
nstasulli@newhaven.edu
https://www.newhaven.edu/
Reports: UNH Stasulli & Conroy - Quinnipiac River Fund Final Report.pdf
Study of temperature change on the behavior of freshwater crustacean
Grant Number: 20211288
to support the study of the effects of temperature change on the behavior of freshwater crustaceans in the Quinnipiac River.
Year Issued: 2021 | Amount: $20,000
University of New Haven
Contact Information
Dr. R. Christopher O'Brien
rcobrien@newhaven.edu
https://www.newhaven.edu/
Reports: University of New Haven Final Report 20211288.pdf
Study of benthic algae, testing copper content in situ algal samples and mesocosm copper uptake experiments
Grant Number: 20160156
To support the study of benthic algae to detect seasonal variation in species composition, as well as testing copper content in situ algal samples and conducting mesocosm copper uptake experiments to test the bioremediation potential of various algal species.
Year Issued: 2016 | Amount: $12,000
University of New Haven
Contact Information
Dr. Amy Carlile
acarlile@newhaven.edu
www.newhaven.edu
Study to determine presence of encocrine disruptors
Grant Number: 20160157
To support the study of several sites along the Quinnipiac River to determine whether endocrine disruptors are present and then trace their source.
Year Issued: 2016 | Amount: $11,500
University of New Haven
Contact Information
Dr. Melanie Eldridge
meldridge@newhaven.edu
www.newhaven.edu