Tern Island Research Facility
There are three cabins, one capable of sleeping eight people, one for storage, and one for cooking in.

Aerial view of Tern Island, camp is white dots located near the centre. Photo credit: M. Mallory, Environment Canada
Name | Phone Number | ||
Primary Contact | Amie Black | amie.black@canada.ca | (613) 998-8523 |
Secondary Contact | Jennie Rausch | jennie.rausch@canada.ca | (867) 669-4709 |
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Owner
Environment and Climate Change Canada
Membership
Regular Member
Latitude
75.8
Longitude
-96.3
Location
Small unnamed island (nicknamed Tern Island), East of Crozier Island
Nearest Community
Resolute Bay
Territory/ Province
Nunavut
Aboriginal Government/ Homeland
Nunavut Land Claims Agreement
Facility Type
Seasonally-Operated Field Camp, Site for Observing/Monitoring
Research Hinterland
Coastal
Main Research Disciplines
Terrestrial Biology/Ecology
Research History
The research station was set up in 2007 after a re-current colony of Ross’s Gulls was discovered. Since then, we have monitored population trends, reproductive biology, migration routes, and contaminant profiles of Arctic Terns, Sabine’s Gulls, Long-tailed Ducks and Common Eiders.
Current Projects
Current work continues to monitor population trends, reproductive biology, migration routes, and contaminant profiles of Arctic Terns, Sabine’s Gulls, Ross’s Gulls, but the site is not in operation every year.
Power
Generator
Communications
N/A
Local Transportation
By Twin Otter or Helicopter charter
Equipment Storage
Only temporary storage while on site is available
Dormitory/Sleeping Facilities
One sleeping cabin suitable for up to 8 people
Dining/Kitchen Facilities
One kitchen cabin
Laboratory Facilities
N/A
Fuel Availability
Recommend supplying own fuel. Fuel for use by field staff is flown in each year
Research Requirements
Various licenses and permits may be required depending on type of use/research
Special Rules and Regulations
N/A
Local External Resources
Polar Continental Shelf Program; RCMP (if not a PCSP supported project); Resolute Bay Hunters and Trappers Organization
Nearest Medical Service
Resolute Bay
Safety Considerations
This facility is located in polar bear country. There is no fresh water. Snow must be melted and stored in barrels.
Cost
Determined on a case-by-case basis.
Other Information
A full field season for this site runs from early June to early September, however, the site is not operational every year.
Last Updated
2016-05-03