The Extent and Pattern of Historical Ocean Disposal in Iqaluit, Brewer Bay, Cape Dyer and Cape Hooper.
Regions: Qikiqtaaluk Region, Nunavut
Tags: physical sciences, archaeology, sonar survey, waste disposal
| Principal Investigator: | Harbicht, Stephen (3) |
| Licence Number: | 12738 |
| Organization: | Environment Canada, Department of National Defense, Department of Indian and Northern Affairs, and Natural Resources, Canada |
| Licensed Year(s): |
1994
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| Issued: | Jan 01, 1994 |
| Project Team: | D. Bright and others, Royal Roads; L. Johnston and others, Environment Canada; Divers; S. Soloman and others, GSC |
Objective(s): To examine the extent and pattern of historical ocean disposal at these sites; and to conduct a survey in the Iqaluit area.
Project Description: This study will be conducted from Canadian Coat Guard's icebreaker the Perrie Radisson. This study will consist of: a preliminary sidescan sonar survey to determine the distribution of material on the bottom; identification of objects using either a remote operating vehicle or divers in shallow water; and sampling of water, sediment and biota in the vicinity of selected objects. Some objects identified in the survery will be recovered for examination.
