Regions: Qikiqtaaluk Region, Nunavut
Tags: physical sciences, geology, biology, paleontology, fossil coral reefs, ancient reefs, reef ecosystems
| Principal Investigator: | Narbonne, Guy (13) |
| Licence Number: | 12663 |
| Organization: | Queen's University |
| Licensed Year(s): |
1994
1993
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| Issued: | Jan 01, 1994 |
| Project Team: | N.P. James, A.Sherman, J. Harrington |
Objective(s): To determine conditions under which these reefs grew, and comparing it with the conditions under which modern coral reefs grow; and to provide important information about the origin and early evolution of reefs and reef ecosystems.
Project Description: At each locality, we will measure the rock section with a tape and collect samples with a hammer. Samples collected will be examined under a microscope and using geochemical techniques at Queen's University. Research will concentrate on determining conditions under which these reefs (1200 million year old fossil reefs on the Borden Peninsula) grew and comparing it with the condition under which modern coral reefs grow.
