Regions: Kivalliq Region, Nunavut
Tags: biology, population dynamics, marine mammals, walrus
| Principal Investigator: | Stewart, Robert E.A. (12) |
| Licence Number: | 10203 |
| Organization: | Department of Fisheries and Oceans; Department of Animal Science, University of Manitoba |
| Licensed Year(s): |
1993
1990
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| Issued: | Jan 01, 1990 |
| Project Team: | Dr. S. Innes; Dr. Lanthier; E. Hiltz |
Objective(s): To test immobilization techniques on four to six male walrus; to test radio attachment techniques on the same four to six walrus; to take stereo photographs to measure tusk size to determine sex and age composition of the herd; to mark walrus with paint to observe local movements.
Project Description: The Researcher and his team will conduct tests to develop knowledge or techniques to improve population surveys. Four to six male walrus will be immobilized and attached with radio or beeper tags. Measurements and blood samples will be taken. After recovery their movements will be tracked. Walrus faces will be photographed to use tusk measurements as an indicator of age and gender.
