Belcher Islands Research Station
One small cabin sleeps four people and provides a small office space.
Name | Phone Number | ||
Primary Contact | Amie Black | amie.black@canada.ca | (613) 998-8523 |
Secondary Contact | Grant Gilchrist | Grant.gilchrist@canada.ca | (613) 998-7364 |
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Owner
Environment and Climate Change Canada
Membership
Regular Member
Latitude
55.816667
Longitude
-79.9
Location
Belcher Island Archipelago
Nearest Community
Sanikiluaq
Territory/ Province
Nunavut
Aboriginal Government/ Homeland
Nunavut Land Claims
Facility Type
Seasonally-Operated Field Camp
Research Hinterland
Coastal, Marine, Sea Ice
Main Research Disciplines
Environmental Sciences, Mapping/GIS, Marine Biology, Oceanography, Traditional/Aboriginal Knowledge
Research History
Previous work has focused on the foraging ecology and energetics of common eiders overwintering in polynyas in relation to sea ice dynamics. Other work involved monitoring population trends of gulls and Arctic terns nesting in the Belcher Islands.
Current Projects
Current work will continue to document foraging ecology and wintering behavior of common eiders, as well as changes in sea ice dynamics.
Power
Generator
Communications
Satellite phone, VHF
Local Transportation
Snowmobile
Equipment Storage
N/A
Dormitory/Sleeping Facilities
Small cabin sleeps four
Dining/Kitchen Facilities
One kitchen cabin
Laboratory Facilities
N/A
Fuel Availability
N/A
Research Requirements
Persons interested in using the facility must apply to the Canadian Wildlife Service for a permit to enter the Migratory Bird Sanctuary, and to carry a firearm in the Sanctuary. Other licenses may be required.
Special Rules and Regulations
Garbage must be flown out from the site
Local External Resources
RCMP Tuktoyaktuk; Tuktoyaktuk Hunter and Trappers Committee; Renewable Resources Officer Tuktoyaktuk
Nearest Medical Service
Sanikiluaq
Safety Considerations
Environment Canada health and safety guidelines must be followed at this site
Cost
N/A
Other Information
N/A
Last Updated
2016-05-02