Amphipod Testing in Wilson Bay
Regions: Kivalliq Region, Nunavut
Tags: biology
| Principal Investigator: | Penney, Matthew (1) |
| Licence Number: | 12297 |
| Organization: | Department of Economic Development and Tourism, GNWT |
| Licensed Year(s): |
1992
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| Issued: | Jan 01, 1992 |
| Project Team: | J. Hollett, L. Voisey, D. Kriterdluk, G. Enuapik |
Objective(s): To assess potential harvest rates of amphipods using transect analysis.
Project Description: Tests will conducted using baited traps (5 gallon containers with a cone at the top). Sampling will be conducted over a five day period at a rate of one transect per day. Traps will be an equal distance apart, starting from the shoreline. Depth measurement will be taken and locations of sampling will be noted using a Global Positioning System. Catches will be recorded at each location in kilograms.
