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
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.