Licence #2447

Regions: Inuvialuit Settlement Region, Qikiqtaaluk Region, Nunavut

Tags: physical sciences, contaminants, health, sediment, geography, cancer, organisms

Principal Investigator: Stich, H.F. (1)
Licence Number: 2447
Organization:
Licensed Year(s): 1979
Issued: Jan 01, 1979

Objective(s): To collect samples of sediments, muds and small organisms for subsequent laboratory analysis to determine the geographic distribution and occurrence of cancer causing substances in Arctic waters. The purpose of the study is to find out if there is a possible health hazard to animals and local populations.