Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Novel Approaches for Monitoring Fishes in a Changing Arctic
Agreement Number:
POLAR-2526-0020
Agreement Value:
$240,250.00
Agreement Date:
Mar 6, 2026 - Mar 31, 2028
Description:
The project will maintain and expand long-term fish migration tracking near Cambridge Bay, further develop expertise in environmental DNA monitoring of fish species and leverage a genomic-derived tool developed in a previous POLAR funded project for a novel application in estimating Arctic Char abundance in lakes using Close Kin Mark Recapture.
Organization:
Polar Knowledge Canada
Expected Results:
Improve understanding of Arctic fish populations and food webs by integrating telemetry, environmental DNA, and genomic tools to inform sustainable fisheries management, species conservation, and evidence‑based decision‑making in northern ecosystems.
Location:
Québec, Quebec, CA G1V 0A6
Reference Number:
171-2025-2026-Q4-P0008
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Academia
Recipient's Legal Name:
Université Laval
Federal Riding Name:
Louis-Hébert
Federal Riding Number:
24043
Program:
Grants and Contributions for the Advancement of Northern Science and Technology
Program Purpose:
To fund youth and/or adult programs to develop new skills, enhance career experiences and/or to participate in S&T activities. To provide funding to individuals or organizations in the form of scholarships or bursaries for programs. To provide funding to Canadian universities and institutes for northern scientific research training.