Regions: Qikiqtaaluk Region, Nunavut
Tags: biology, habitat, marine mammals, animal behaviour, impact analysis, seals, ringed seal
| Principal Investigator: | Innes, Stuart (2) |
| Licence Number: | 12327 |
| Organization: | Department of Fisheries and Oceans |
| Licensed Year(s): |
1993
1992
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| Issued: | Jan 01, 1993 |
| Project Team: | H. Cleator, C. Fergal, Inuit guide and others to be identified |
Objective(s): This project is a continuation of the NOGAP B.1 Marine Mammal Vessel Interaction Project. It studies the effects of ship traffic on the behaviour and weaning success of ringed seals during the fast-ice period. It also examines the habitat selection of ringed seals. The Forward Looking Infra Red camera will be assessed as a tool to determining an index of population size.
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 behaviour of ringed seals during the fast-ice period and the habitat selection of ringed seals. Seals will be located and live- trapped in order that they can be tagged and monitored. Changes in seal behaviour and distribution will be examined before, during and after an ice-breaking ship passes through the area.
