Marine bird distribution in Lancaster Sound and potential impacts of marine transport / by R.W. Prach and A.R. Smith.: CW66-668/1985E-PDF

"This report summarizes the information on the temporal and geographical distribution of the more conspicuous marine bird species recorded on aerial surveys in Lancaster Sound; comments on the possible effects of large-scale transport of petroleum products by ice-breaking tankers on marine birds; and identifies gaps in the knowledge of the ecology of these birds"--Introduction, page 3.

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Publication information
Department/Agency Canadian Wildlife Service. Western and Northern Region, issuing body.
Title Marine bird distribution in Lancaster Sound and potential impacts of marine transport / by R.W. Prach and A.R. Smith.
Publication type Monograph
Language [English]
Format Electronic
Electronic document
Note(s) "December 1985."
Digitized edition from print [produced by Environment and Climate Change Canada].
Some pages rotated in this copy.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 28-31).
Issued also in print format.
Publishing information Edmonton, Alberta : Canadian Wildlife Service, Western and Northern Region, 1985.
Author / Contributor Prach, R. W., author.
Description 1 online resource (ii, 31 pages) : illustrations, maps
Catalogue number
  • CW66-668/1985E-PDF
Subject terms Sea birds -- Nunavut -- Lancaster Sound -- Geographical distribution.
Sea birds -- Seasonal distribution -- Nunavut -- Lancaster Sound.
Sea birds -- Effect of oil spills on -- Nunavut -- Lancaster Sound.
Oiseaux de mer -- Nunavut -- Lancaster, Détroit de -- Distribution géographique.
Oiseaux de mer -- Distribution saisonnière -- Nunavut -- Lancaster, Détroit de.
Oiseaux de mer -- Effets des déversements de pétrole sur -- Nunavut -- Lancaster, Détroit de.
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