Regions: Qikiqtaaluk Region, Nunavut
Tags: biology, animal behaviour, seals, dive depth, dive duration
| Principal Investigator: | Kelly, Brendan P. (2) |
| Licence Number: | 12275 |
| Organization: | Institute of Marine Science, University of Alaska |
| Licensed Year(s): |
1993
1992
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| Issued: | Jan 01, 1993 |
| Project Team: | Dr. Douglas Wartzok, Dr. Gordon Jarrell, Ms. Laura Higgins |
Objective(s): Objectives were to: (1) test the hypothesis that ringed seals (Phoca hispida) are territorial under the sea ice; (2) determine the depths and durations of dives by free-swimming ringed seals; and (3) investigate the sensory components of under-ice navigation by free-swimming ringed seals.
Project Description: This project is investigating the social organization, diving behaviour, and foraging patterns of ringed seals under the shore-fast ice. Trained dogs will locate the breathing holes and lairs of seals located beneath the snow. Sonic transmitters will be attached to the seals and monitored by way of 4 hydrophones lowered through the ice. The 3-dimensional locations of seals will be calculated, displayed and stored on micro-computers.
