Principal Investigator:Evans, Kevin Licensed Year(s):
2002
Summary:
Five species of marine mammal regularly occur in the vicinity of the Devon exploration leases in the southern Beaufort Sea. These include beluga whale, bowhead whale, ringed seal, bearded seal, and polar bear. Other species such as narwhal, walrus and gr...
Principal Investigator:Romano, Tracy Licensed Year(s):
1993
Summary:
This research will examine the nervous (i.e., brain) and immune systems of beluga by collecting these tissues from harvested animals for laboratory analyses. This study will help to determine how contaminants affect the health of belugas. In addition, the data collected may lead to a better understanding of why whales strand themselves on the shoreline as it has been suggested that beached whale...
Principal Investigator:Stewart, Robert E.A. Licensed Year(s):
1993
1990 Summary:
The researchers will be attaching satellite transmitters to the tusks and tags to the flippers of walrus in order to study walrus behaviour and movements. In addition, body measurements and blood samples will be taken from all walrus that are handled in order that more information is known about the individuals being tagged. These activities will occur outside the normal Resolute Bay hunting ran...
Principal Investigator:Stephenson, Tasha Licensed Year(s):
1993
19921991 Summary:
This project will involve the collection of data on the harvest of walrus in the Foxe Basin area. Measurements will be taken on the walrus harvested and tissue samples will be collected for the purpose of assessing contaminant levels in tissues. Hunters from Igloolik and Hall Beach will be trained in sampling techniques and the local Hunters' and Trappers' Associations will be contracted to carr...
Principal Investigator:Harwood, Lois Licensed Year(s):
1993
1992 Summary:
Members of each of the communities will be hired to sample and measure the ringed seals taken in the spring and summer harvests. These monitors will be trained prior to the field season in order to collect data on the size and location of the harvests, as well as measurements on the seals harvested including sexual maturity, health, and condition. Samples of tissue taken will include jaws, lungs...
Principal Investigator:Finley, Kerry J. Licensed Year(s):1994
1993
1992 Summary:
Since 1983, Word Wildlife Fund has supported research on the bowhead of Isabella Bay. This research, representing the first ever conducted on this species, has identified Isabella Bay to be one of the most important habitats for bowhead in the eastern arctic. The whales use the area to feed, socialize and shelter them from killer whales. The researcher will continue his study of bowhead behavi...
Principal Investigator:Stewart, Robert E.A. Licensed Year(s):
1992
1990 Summary:
The researcher and his team will collect data from up to 190 ringed seals harvested by Inuit hunters around Pangnirtung. Sampling is to obtain information on contaminant levels and to assess the impact these levels have on the animals. Material will also be used for a study of fetal growth. As well, the researchers will immobilize several walrus and attach satellite transmitters to their tusks....
Principal Investigator:Stirling, Ian Licensed Year(s):
1990
19881987 Summary:
Dr. Ian Stirling and his team will record underwater sounds of walruses and observe their behaviour....