NWT RESEARCH DATABASE

Principal Investigator: Copland, Ian
Licensed Year(s): 1994
Summary: The researchers will conduct an inventory of the local seaweed stocks found within a 12-mile radius of Whale Cove. Samples of seaweed will be collected from areas with different habitat (e.g., solid rock seabed, cobble seabed, etc.) to determine species type, and plant size and maturity. In addition, a collection device (called a `drag') will be used to gather larger samples of seaweed in order ...

Principal Investigator: Simpson, Larry
Licensed Year(s): 1993 1990
Summary: The Baffin Regional Sub-Committee for Fisheries is examining the economic potential for the harvest of groundfish, scallops, crabs and shrimp in the Broughton Island area (from Cape Mercy to Cape Hooper). As part of a larger multi-year project directed by the Sub-Committee, this research will provide estimates of the types and numbers of fish and shellfish that may be available for harvest. From...

Principal Investigator: Dahlke, Lothar
Licensed Year(s): 1993
Summary: Three crews of two people each will be stationed at the commercial fishing camps to obtain biological and catch effort data from the fisherman. A supervisor will oversee the project in the field and set some experimental nets in the vicinity of the commercial nets at one of the camps. A minimum of 200 whitefish samples will be obtained from the fishermen's catch....

Principal Investigator: Stabler, Matt
Licensed Year(s): 1993
Summary: Anadromous arctic charr, currently viewed of as the eastern form, are known to spawn and overwinter in the DeSalis River system. Residents of Sachs Harbour have expressed an interest in harvesting arctic charr from this system for consumption and commercial purposes. Two resident monitors will sample the subsistence catch of this stock in order to estimate stock size and age. Whole fish will be ...

Principal Investigator: Chiperzak, Doug
Licensed Year(s): 1993
Summary: The potential of marine fisheries stocks in the Beaufort Sea to support commercial fisheries is unknown at present. I propose to develop the local expertise to conduct offshore winter fisheries for greenland halibut (turbot) using long-line techniques, and to assess the potential of any stocks present to support a commercial fishery. Data will be collected to assess stock characteristics pertine...

Principal Investigator: Brotton, Janet
Licensed Year(s): 1993
Summary: The proposed research will investigate the implications of climatic change for fish and wildlife resources in the Mackenzie River Basin. A computer model will be used to predict temperature and precipitation changes associated with an expected doubling of carbon dioxide concentrations. Data points used in the modelling exercise will correspond to selected weather stations in the region. The res...

Principal Investigator: Slocombe, D. Scott
Licensed Year(s): 1991
Summary: To provide a basis for planning and management of the Pingo Canadian Landmark site, required by the Inuvialuit Final Agreement, the researchers will identify the significance of the biophysical, cultural and economic resources....

Principal Investigator: Orr, Jack
Licensed Year(s): 1993 1992 1991
Summary: The Researcher and associate will continue to study walrus hunting activities of hunters. The information will be used to determine the biological and economical value of walrus hunting in the community of Igloolik....

Principal Investigator: Konarek, Joseph
Licensed Year(s): 1984
Summary: Economic and socio-economic studies of renewable resources and commercial hunting, fishing, sealing and tourism; also commercial reindeer greeding....

Principal Investigator: Donaldson, Judy
Licensed Year(s): 1979
Summary: (1) To determine the numbers, density and winter distribution of moose. (2) To evaluate the potential effects of the highway on the moose population. (3) To evaluate the relative value of the moose and the effects of hunting on moose....