Banks Island fish population/charr genetic variation project
Principal Investigator: Babaluk, John (4)
Licence Number: 12479
Organization: Department of Fisheries and Oceans
Licensed Year(s): 1994 1993
Issued: Jan 01, 1993
Project Team: J. Johnson

Objective(s): To describe the population structure and characteristics of the major fish species in Fish and Raddi Lakes; to determine potential yields of the major fish species in the lakes; to establish a database on stock identity and distribution of charr from Banks Island; to take tissue samples of fish collected for future contaminant studies.

Project Description: Fish populations in Fish and Raddi Lakes, located in the vicinity of Sachs Harbour, will be surveyed to determine their population characteristics. In addition, arctic charr will be collected for genetic analyses and assessment of physical differences in charr of the region. Tissue samples will be collected for future contaminant studies.