3 record(s) found with the tag "walrus" (multi-year projects are grouped):
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Satellite tagging of walrus
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...


Foxe Basin Walrus Hunt Monitoring Program
Principal Investigator: Stephenson, Tasha
Licensed Year(s): 1993 1992 1991
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...


Behavioral and population biology of polar bears and seals
Principal Investigator: Stirling, Ian
Licensed Year(s): 1990 1988 1987
Summary: Dr. Ian Stirling and his team will record underwater sounds of walruses and observe their behaviour....


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