a) Distribution and Abundance of Walrus in Northern Hudson Bay and Foxe Basin b) Distribution and Abundance of Beluga in Southeast Baffin Island
Principal Investigator: Richard, Pierre (3)
Licence Number: 10168
Organization: Department of Fisheries and Oceans
Licensed Year(s): 1990
Issued: Jan 01, 1990
Project Team: J. Orr; D. Barber; A. Chambers; P. Weaver;

Objective(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

Project Description: 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.