The RV Ludy Pudluk returns to Nunavut waters to do more research on inshore fisheries. The goal is to give Inuit communities the equipment and training necessary to have their own fisheries approved by the federal government. (Photo courtesy of Qikiqtaaluk Corporation)
Part of research vessel’s purpose is for communities to develop own fisheries
The RV Ludy Pudluk is back in Nunavut waters for its second year of inshore fishing research. After spending last year in Sanikiluaq and Kinngait, the $2.
Hunters from Rankin Inlet and Naujaat stand atop their catch: a bowhead whale. The hunters caught the whale late on Aug.20, about 50 kilometres south of Naujaat, then towed it for 12 hours back to the hamlet. (Photo courtesy of Lillian Simik)