Palaeontology of Northeastern Cornwallis Island

Regions: Qikiqtaaluk Region, Nunavut

Tags: physical sciences, fossils, paleontology, graptolites

Principal Investigator: Melchin, Michael J. (4)
Licence Number: 8115
Organization: University of Toronto
Licensed Year(s): 1992 1991 1990 1988
Issued: Jan 01, 1988

Objective(s): to collect samples of rocks from the Ordovician and Silurian age to determine the presence of graptolites and microfossils

Project Description: Dr. Melchin will be collecting rocks from different parts of northeastern Cornwallis Island to see if they contain fossils.