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Title:
Understanding movement and habitat use by Arctic Char (Salvelinus alpinus) and Dolly Varden (Salvelinus malma) near Kugluktuk, Nunavut
Agreement Number:
KME-2425-0009
Agreement Value:
$35,000.00
Agreement Date:
Apr 1, 2024 - Mar 31, 2025
Description:
The Waterloo University researchers aim to continue their collaboration with the Kugluktuk Hunters and Trappers Organization in implementing a telemetry study through the deployment of both acoustic and radio tags to track fish migrations in the Coppermine River. Besides increasing the knowledge of fish movements, spawning and/or overwintering locations, the results will enable the Kugluktuk Hunters and Trappers Organization and environment officers (Government of Nunavut) to advance community-based management of the fishery for char and provide a better understanding of climate and environmental stressors impact on Arctic Char and Dolly Varden.
Organization:
Polar Knowledge Canada
Location:
Waterloo, Ontario, CA N2L 3G1
Reference Number:
171-2024-2025-Q1-P0014
Agreement Type:
Grant
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Indigenous recipients
Recipient's Legal Name:
University of Waterloo
Program:
Grants to Support Research and Activities Relating to The Polar Regions
Program Purpose:

To foster and encourage activities and events that promote greater awareness of, and increase knowledge about, polar regions. Attract, inform and inspire new generations to carry on Canada's increasing activities in polar affairs.