Institution: Université du Québec à Rimouski Location: Rimouski, Québec, CANADA Contact: Dr. Émilien Pelletier Habitat: Saltwater Type of rearing unit: MESOCOSMS FOR BIOACCUMULATION STUDIES           Unit description: Six food approuv fibreglass mesocosms for rearing various species of fish larvae and adults : Each mesocosm have: 1.40 m diameter x 3.50 m height for a volume of 3.8 m3. 3 sample ports and 9 probe insertion ports; flow of 10 lpm; 0% recirculated water; Astral photoperiod controller for fluorescent; Electronic controller and monitoring system (connected by RF to a central computer): 1 Enviro-monitron® each with 3 DO probes, 3 temperature probes, 1 photometric probe. Mandate: Conception Fabrication On-site assembling, commissioning and training   Back to projects home page