Analysis of Arctic Cod Movements in the Beaufort Sea Nearshore Region, 1978-79

• Published in: ARCTIC
• Main Authors: Moulton, Lawrence L., Tarbox, Kenneth E.
• Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
• Language: English
• Published: The Arctic Institute of North America 1987
• Subjects: Animal behaviour; Animal distribution; Animal population; Arctic cod; Marine ecology; Ocean temperature; Salinity; Water masses; Beaufort Sea; Arctic; Mer de Beaufort; Arctique*; Boreogadus saida
• Online Access: https://journalhosting.ucalgary.ca/index.php/arctic/article/view/64799

A study was conducted to investigate distribution and abundance of arctic cod in the nearshore region of the Beaufort Sea. Data collection methods included 3 m otter trawl and hydroacoustic surveys. Temperature and conductivity measurements were taken throughout the study area on a regular basis. Th...