Biology of Ringed Seals and the Impact of Ice Breaking Traffic on Ringed Seal Biology and Behavior

Régions: Qikiqtaaluk Region, Nunavut

étiquettes: biology, habitat, marine mammals, animal behaviour, impact analysis, seals

chercheur principal: Innes, Stuart (2)
Nᵒ de permis: 12092
Organisation: Department of Fisheries and Oceans
Année(s) de permis: 1993 1992
Délivré: janv. 01, 1992
Équipe de projet: H. Cleator; Inuit Guide; and undetermined

Objectif(s): To continue the NOGAP B.1 Marine Vessel Interaction Project; to study the effects of ship traffic on the behavior and weaning success of ringed seals during the fast-ice period; to examine the habitat selection of ringed seals;

Description du projet: This project is a continuation of the NOGAP B.1 Marine Mammal Vessel Interaction Project. It studies the effects of ship traffic on the behavior and weaning success of ringed seals during the fast-ice period. It also examines the habitat selection of ringed seals.