Marine Tourism in Nunavut: Issues and Opportunities for Economic Development in Arctic Canada

Johnston, Margaret; Dawson, Jackie; Stewart, Emma

doi:10.1007/978-3-030-11950-8_7

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“…1). Since the 1980s, several industrial activities have developed in Iqaluit, including shipping of dry products and petroleum across the Canadian Arctic, offshore fisheries (e.g., shrimp, Greenland halibut), and tourism (Johnston et al 2019). In 2018, the construction of a deep-water port was initiated to accommodate the increase in numbers of large cargo and cruise ships (Aarluk et al 2005).…”

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Biodiversity of macrobenthic nematodes in the intertidal and shallow subtidal zones in the Eastern Canadian Arctic

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Free-living marine nematodes play a fundamental role in nutrient cycling and food web dynamics, serving as bioindicators of ecosystem health. Despite their ecological importance, nematode biodiversity remains largely unexplored in Arctic coastal waters. This study surveyed macrobenthic nematodes (> 500 µm) in the high and low intertidal, and shallow (< 10 m) and deep subtidal (10-20 m) coastal zones in four Canadian Arctic ports: Churchill, Deception Bay, Iqaluit, and Steensby Inlet. A total of 57 genera, representing 30 families were identified. Thoracostomopsidae, Oncholaimidae, Xyalidae, and Axonolaimidae were the most dominant families. Assemblages had low similarity in composition (≤ 12%) and exhibited varying trophic structures among ports. Churchill and Iqaluit were dominated by deposit feeders, whereas Deception Bay and Steensby Inlet showed high proportions of predators. Overall, lower diversity was observed in intertidal (38 genera) relative to subtidal (54 genera) zones. At each port, abundance, genus richness, and Shannon-Wiener's diversity index showed great variability among coastal zones and sampling sites. Several genera occurred in both intertidal and subtidal zones and assemblages could not be associated with a specific zone. At a broad scale, abundance in subtidal zones was negatively correlated with the duration of sea ice, although evidence of latitudinal patterns in assemblage composition was lacking. Given the rapid changes in Arctic ecosystems due to global warming and anthropogenic activities, this study provides baseline information on macrobenthic nematodes in the Eastern Canadian Arctic and is valuable to develop monitoring programs and taxonomic inventories in high latitude coastal areas.

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Biodiversity of macrobenthic nematodes in the intertidal and shallow subtidal zones in the Eastern Canadian Arctic

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“…Iqaluit (63.73°N 68.50°W) is located on the southeast coast of Baffin Island adjacent to the Sylvia Grinnell River. Several industrial activities have developed in Iqaluit since the 1980s, including shipping of dry products and petroleum across the Canadian Arctic, offshore fisheries (e.g., shrimp, Greenland halibut), and tourism (Johnston et al, 2019). Due to the high tidal amplitude (~10 m) and limited port facilities, ships are typically offloaded offshore and the cargo transported on barges to the beach by tugboats.…”

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Biodiversity of coastal epibenthic macrofauna in Eastern Canadian Arctic: Baseline mapping for management and conservation

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Arctic ecosystems are changing rapidly due to global warming, industrial development, and economic growth. However, the ecological consequences for these ecosystems are difficult to predict due to limited knowledge on species abundance, distribution, and biodiversity patterns. This study evaluated the diversity and assemblage composition of epibenthic macrofauna in shallow coastal areas from five Eastern Arctic locations with increasing economic and shipping activity. Benthic trawls (n=198) were conducted in nearshore coastal habitats of Anaktalak Bay (Labrador), Churchill (Manitoba), Deception Bay (Quebec), Iqaluit (Nunavut), and Milne Inlet (Nunavut), at depths between 3 and 30 m. Diversity and assemblage composition were compared at various taxonomic levels from phylum to species and correlations with broad oceanographic variables were investigated to identify potential drivers of biodiversity. The spatial variability of benthic assemblages was also assessed within each study location. A total of 297,417 macroinvertebrates was identified, belonging to 900 taxa. Abundance and taxonomic richness were highest in Anaktalak Bay. Shannon-Wiener diversity was higher in Anaktalak Bay, Iqaluit, and Milne Inlet than in Churchill and Deception Bay. Churchill showed the lowest diversity metrics among locations. No relationships were observed between diversity and depth, chlorophyll-a, particulate organic carbon, sea surface temperature, or sea ice duration. Assemblages differed among locations at all taxonomic levels, with the highest dissimilarities at the species level; however, dispersion of samples within-groups was significant, suggesting that factors other than locations (e.g., habitat type) influence assemblage composition. While Churchill, Deception Bay, and Iqaluit showed distinct local spatial patterns in diversity metrics and assemblage composition, no patterns were detected in Anaktalak Bay and Milne Inlet. This study represents one of the largest systematic assessments of coastal epibenthic biodiversity in the Canadian Arctic. It identifies patterns of biodiversity and assemblage composition and provides a baseline for studies of community change and the development of informed management and conservation strategies for Arctic coastal ecosystems.

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“…While much of the North American Arctic economy is currently focused on commodity extraction and exports, resource-dependent communities prone to boom-and-bust cycles are looking toward digital and creative economic models as tools to diversify their economic base (Alvarez, Yumashev, & Whiteman, 2019;Avango, Nilsson, & Roberts, 2013;Bennett, 2016;Johnston, Dawson, & Stewart, 2019;Nong, Countryman, & Warziniack, 2018;Poppel, Flaegteborg, Siegstad, & Snyder, 2015). Developments such as the Arctic Investment Protocol of the World Economic Forum and early adopters such as Guggenheim Partners indicate a global interest in how Arctic development proceeds (World Economic Forum, 2015).…”

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Renewable Economies in the Arctic

Natcher¹,

Koivurova²

2021

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This book offers multidisciplinary perspectives on renewable economies in the Arctic and how these are being supported scientifically, economically, socially, and politically by the Arctic states.The economic development of the Arctic region is witnessing new, innovative trends which hold promise for the sustainable development of the region. This book discusses the emerging forms of renewable economies to understand where intellectual and technological innovations are being made. It draws on the expertise of scholars from across the Arctic and provides the reader with a foundation of knowledge to identify the unique challenges of the region and explore opportunities to unlock the immense potential of renewable resources to boost the region's economy. This book offers a holistic Arctic perspective against the backdrop of prevailing social, economic, and climatic challenges.With critical insights on the economic state of play and the role of renewable resources in the development of the Arctic region, this book will be a vital point of reference for Arctic scholars, communities, and policy makers.

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Marine Tourism in Nunavut: Issues and Opportunities for Economic Development in Arctic Canada

Cited by 7 publications

References 36 publications

Biodiversity of macrobenthic nematodes in the intertidal and shallow subtidal zones in the Eastern Canadian Arctic

Biodiversity of macrobenthic nematodes in the intertidal and shallow subtidal zones in the Eastern Canadian Arctic

Biodiversity of coastal epibenthic macrofauna in Eastern Canadian Arctic: Baseline mapping for management and conservation

Renewable Economies in the Arctic

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