Biology of Ringed Seals and the Impact of Ice Breaking Traffic on Ringed Seal Biology and Behavior
Regions: Qikiqtaaluk Region, Nunavut
Tags: biology, habitat, marine mammals, animal behaviour, impact analysis, seals
| Principal Investigator: | Innes, Stuart (2) |
| Licence Number: | 12092 |
| Organization: | Department of Fisheries and Oceans |
| Licensed Year(s): |
1993
1992
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| Issued: | Jan 01, 1992 |
| Project Team: | H. Cleator; Inuit Guide; and undetermined |
Objective(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;
Project Description: 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.
