Field Experience in the Canadian High Arctic (2016)

Photo Credits: John Pohl (2016)

Highlights:

• Supervisor: Dr. Benjamin Edwards

• Camped on annually formed sea ice between Baffin and Bylot Island, Nunavut, Canada

• Conducted independent study on valley glaciation and deposits

• Explored the regional geology

• Measured thickness of the sea ice along with changes in pH and salinity

• Used a hydrophone and experienced the unique wildlife - narwhal, seals, bowhead whales

• Interacted with the Inuit community to hear their concerns about the Arctic.