Régions: Qikiqtaaluk Region, Nunavut
étiquettes: biology, beluga whale, marine mammals, whale, species distribution, species abundance, walrus, range boundaries
| chercheur principal: | Richard, Pierre (3) |
| Nᵒ de permis: | 10168 |
| Organisation: | Department of Fisheries and Oceans |
| Année(s) de permis: |
1990
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| Délivré: | janv. 01, 1990 |
| Équipe de projet: | J. Orr; D. Barber; A. Chambers; P. Weaver; |
Objectif(s): To census the area of northern Hudson Bay around known summer haulout sites and open water areas; to determine the distribution and abundance of Atlantic walrus in this area; to census the area of southeast Baffin Island; to determine the distribution and abundance of beluga in this area
Description du projet: The researcher and team will continue their study to census walrus in the area of northern Hudson Bay and beluga in the area of southeast Baffin Island. Using remote sensing tools and twin otter aircraft they will census portions of the range of walrus and beluga to determine their distribution and abundance.
