This web site provides information on a variety of topics relating to the Canadian Arctic. The site is dynamic and the range of topics and the depth of treatment will be augmented over time under the auspices of the Digital Collection Program of Industry Canada. The topics listed below provide up-to-date information, photographs and links to other web sites to facilitate further research. Access to the listed topics is via the indicated button.
Exploration of the northwest passage..................................................................."Exploration"
Identification guide for arctic mammals and birds....................................................."Species"
Inuit harvesting and hunting activities........................................................."Indigenous People"
Maps and descriptions of the seasonal distribution of mammals
and birds................."Species"
Maps of the environmental sensitivity to intrusion............................."Environmental Sensitivity"
Mitigation of negative environmental impacts..................................."Environmental Sensitivity"
Physical and biological features of the Arctic environment................................."Environment"
Social and Cultural attributes of indigenous people...................................."Indigenous People"
Much of the information currently on the listed topics has been drawn from a project sponsored by the Canadian Coast Guard to develop the "Arctic Environmental Sailing Directions" document which is intended to assist navigators in selecting routes in the Arctic which minimize environmental impacts.
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Title graphic formed from digitally altered composite of Eclipse Sound and other elements.
