Regions: North Slave Region
Tags: biology, fish, aquatic environment, cisco
| Principal Investigator: | Vecsei, Paul (1) |
| Licence Number: | 14324 |
| Organization: | Golder Associates |
| Licensed Year(s): |
2008
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| Issued: | Apr 02, 2008 |
| Project Team: | Pete Cott (Scientific collaborator, DFO), Hilary Machtans (Sr. Biologist, Golder Associates), Justine Crowe (Biologist, Golder Associates), Katherine Gerein (Scientific collaborator, Golder Associates), Paula Smith (Project Coordinator/Biologist, Golder Associates), Aboriginal assistants (Field assistance/Local knowledge, YK Dene/NS Metis Alliance), Andrew Muir (Scientific collaborator/post-doctorate student), Craig Blackie (Software Development for fish measuring, Golder Associates/University) |
Objective(s): The objective of this study is to understand the diversity and dynamics of shortjaw and blackfin ciscoes in Yellowknife Bay (species diversity, distribution, habitat requirements, growth and reproduction) and establishing long term monitoring, while contributing to community outreach and education.
Project Description: This licence is being issued for the scientific research licence application # 775. The objective of this study is to understand the diversity and dynamics of shortjaw and blackfin ciscoes in Yellowknife Bay (species diversity, distribution, habitat requirements, growth and reproduction) and establishing long term monitoring, while contributing to community outreach and education. Fifty ciscoes from eight sampling sites within Yellowknife Bay, Great Slave Lake, will be collected in winter and possibly more seasons during 2008 using standardized graded mesh gillnets (3.8, 5.1, 7.6, and 10.2 cm square mesh). Associated plankton, and water quality data will be collected, by Kemmerer and YSI multi-probe meter, respectively. Results will be made available in public presentations and published reports. Opportunities for local involvement include providing field assistance and local knowledge. Fieldwork will be conducted from April 05 to December 31, 2008, at Yellowknife Bay, Great Slave Lake.
