Regions: Inuvialuit Settlement Region, Kitikmeot, Nunavut
Tags: physical sciences, economics, fish, fisheries assessment, commercial fisheries, marine fauna
| Principal Investigator: | Stevenson, John (2) |
| Licence Number: | 12540 |
| Organization: | Department of Renewable Resources |
| Licensed Year(s): |
1994
1993
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| Issued: | Jan 01, 1993 |
| Project Team: | C. Adjun, J. Ashevak, D. Komayok, L. Coady, J. Hunter, R. Morrison, D. Hunter, S. Buchan, J. Kuneyuna |
Objective(s): To investigate the existence of populations of shrimp (F. pandalidae/crangonidea), scallops (Chlamys spp.), cod (Gadidae), clams, crab (Turba brachyuria) and turbot (Reinhardtius hypoglossoides) located in waters near to the communities of Taloyoak, Holman, Gjoa Haven, Cambridge Bay, Coppermine and Umingmaktok; to determine if these populations could support a commercial harvest.
Project Description: The Department of Renewable Resources, in consultation with Hunters and Trappers organizations, is conducting a survey of the types and quantities of various marine species found in the waters near the communities of Holman, Taloyoak, Gjoa Haven, Cambridge Bay, Coppermine and Umingmaktok. The researchers are interested in knowing if there are sufficient shrimp, scallops, cod, clams, crab or turbot for supporting commercial harvests.
