Studies of seabirds have shown that several seabirds species are affected by a number of contaminants in the Arctic region. To date most work on contaminants in seabirds has focused on legacy contaminants, including pesticides and flame retardants, but there are a suite of chemicals of emerging concern in the Arctic that have only been addressed in a limited number of species or at a few colonies in the Arctic region. Preliminary studies of seabirds at the Prince Leopold Island Migratory Bird Sanctuary have shown that plastic additives can be detected in the eggs and livers of seabirds, thus it is important to explore these contaminants more widely in seabirds to increase our ability to assess the potential impacts. Currently in the Canadian Arctic, there are low levels of shipping and oil exploration related activities as compared to many other regions. As offshore oil and gas activities might proceed in Baffin Bay and Davis Strait, there is a need to asses. The first aim of this project is to contribute to our growing understanding of the distribution of both plastics and microplastics in Arctic ecosystems, and how seabirds may act as vectors and concentrators of plastic pollution. The second objective is to assess current levels of oil-related contaminants and their effects on seabirds and their habitat. We propose to work with local hunters that can collect seabirds in the both the Qikiqtarjuaq and Pond Inlet regions near the colonies. These collections will be done in consultations with the local Hunter and Trapper Organizations and Area Co-Management Committees in Qikiqtarjuaq and Pond Inlet. These birds will be examined for contaminants to better understand how seabirds in Nunavut are being effected by plastic debris and pollution from oil and gas.