Polynya Studies: Knut Peninsula, Ellesmere Island, NWT

Regions: Qikiqtaaluk Region, Nunavut

Tags: physical sciences, aquatic biology, water temperature, polynyas, water salinity

Principal Investigator: Alexander, Vera (1)
Licence Number: 7098
Organization: Institute of Marine Science, University of Alaska
Licensed Year(s): 1987
Issued: Jan 01, 1987
Project Team: Gilbert Mimken

Objective(s): To study the area of open sea water (polynya) of Knut Peninsula and to assess the distribution of microscopic plants as well as sea water measurements (temperature and salinity).