Inshore Fishery Assessment and Training

Régions: Inuvialuit Settlement Region, Kitikmeot, Nunavut

étiquettes: physical sciences, economics, fish, fisheries assessment, commercial fisheries, marine fauna

chercheur principal: Stevenson, John (2)
Nᵒ de permis: 12540
Organisation: Department of Renewable Resources
Année(s) de permis: 1994 1993
Délivré: janv. 01, 1993
Équipe de projet: C. Adjun, J. Ashevak, D. Komayok, L. Coady, J. Hunter, R. Morrison, D. Hunter, S. Buchan, J. Kuneyuna

Objectif(s): To investigate the existence of populations of shrimp (F. pandalidae/crangonidea), scallops (Chlamys spp.), cod (Gadidae), clams, crab (Turba brachyuria) and turbot (Reinhardtius hypoglossoides) located in waters near to the communities of Taloyoak, Holman, Gjoa Haven, Cambridge Bay, Coppermine and Umingmaktok; to determine if these populations could support a commercial harvest.

Description du projet: The Department of Renewable Resources, in consultation with Hunters and Trappers organizations, is conducting a survey of the types and quantities of various marine species found in the waters near the communities of Holman, Taloyoak, Gjoa Haven, Cambridge Bay, Coppermine and Umingmaktok. The researchers are interested in knowing if there are sufficient shrimp, scallops, cod, clams, crab or turbot for supporting commercial harvests.