Ecotoxicologist Courses
Ecotoxicologists are environmental scientists who study how toxic substances and pollutants enter the natural environment and impact the health of humans, animals, plants, and the natural resources of our planet. They carry out field tests, modelling, and toxicology research then advise governments and stakeholders on the best ways to prevent and remediate the impacts of pollution.
As an Ecotoxicologist you could be studying the impact of pesticides on the health of agricultural soil, tracing the source of toxic wastewater, screening human tissue samples for toxic substances, researching the presence of heavy metals (eg, mercury, lead, arsenic) in fish and marine life, measuring the levels of phthalates and other toxins in household plastics, writing a report on the decline in native plant species in national parks due to toxic waste, participating in an environmental focus group that addresses illegal discharge of wastewater, or running community programs to educate the general public about the impacts of microplastics on marine mammals.
To succeed in this occupation you will need a thorough knowledge of environmental science and the accepted ecotoxicology research methodologies, as well as the ability to present meaningful reports and recommendations to key decision-makers and stakeholders.
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