Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Wild food movements and contaminants of concern in Imappivut
Agreement Number:
NST-2122-0051
Agreement Value:
$353,852.00
Agreement Date:
Oct 4, 2021 - Aug 31, 2024
Description:
Marine species around Labrador will be monitored under the Imappivut (Our Oceans) plan. Species distributions and food web structure will be assessed in response to cliamte change and persistent pollutants. Training future local Inuit marine monitors will be a key outcome for long-term program sustainability.
Organization:
Polar Knowledge Canada
Location:
St. John's, Newfoundland & Labrador, CA A1C 5S7
Reference Number:
171-2021-2022-Q3-N0051
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Academia
Recipient's Legal Name:
Memorial University of Newfoundland
Program:
Northern Science and Technology Program
Program Purpose:
The program aims to create a strong research presence in Canada’s Arctic through POLAR. The program builds a knowledge base to support effective solutions to Arctic issues, northern policy and research development, and advances Canada’s position as a leading Arctic nation.