Amundsen Science
Amundsen Science is a Canadian research program that focuses on the Arctic and Antarctic regions. It aims to advance scientific knowledge and understanding of these polar environments through collaborative research initiatives.
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Fish samples in the Labrador Sea and Canadian Arctic (2017-2024)
Amundsen ScienceThe dataset is composed of adult fish species captured during the ArcticNet cruise aboard the CCGS Amundsen from 2017 to 2024. Pelagic fish were caught with an Isaacs-Kidd Midwater Trawl (IKMT, 9-m2 rectangular mouth aperture with mesh sizes of 11 mm in the…
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Biological data of Arctic cod larvae and juveniles in the Canadian Arctic: ArcticNet 2005-2021
Amundsen ScienceLarval and juvenile Arctic cod were sampled in the Beaufort Sea, Baffin Bay, Hudson Bay and in the Canadian Archipelago through ArcticNet surveys 2005-2021 onboard the NGCC Amundsen. The sampler consisted of a rectangular metal frame carrying side by side two…
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Active Acoustic Mapping of Fish in the Beaufort Sea
Amundsen ScienceThe Beaufort Sea Active Acoustic Program, used cutting-edge fisheries sonar to map the distribution and abundance of Arctic cod for the first time in the offshore Beaufort Sea. The SIMRAD SX90 fish finding sonar was deployed from the research icebreaker…
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Adult fish in the Canadian Arctic: ArcticNet 2014-2018
Amundsen ScienceAdult fish were sampled in the Beaufort Sea, Baffin Bay, Hudson Bay and in the Canadian Archipelago through ArcticNet surveys from 2014 to 2018 onboard the NGCC Amundsen. Pelagic fish were caught with an Isaacs-Kidd Midwater Trawl (IKMT, 9-m2 rectangular mouth…
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Acoustic data in the Canadian Arctic
Amundsen ScienceThe dataset is composed of raw files (.raw) recorded with a SIMRAD EK60 three-frequency (38, 120, 200 kHz) split-beam echosounder that was operated continuously during the ArcticNet cruise aboard the CCGS Amundsen from 2006 to 2016 (no data were collected in…
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Stomach content of 339 age-0 Arctic cod collected in the Canadian Arctic between 2009 and 2018.
Amundsen ScienceAge-0 Arctic cods (Boreogadus saida) were collected in 8 regions of the Canadian Arctic between August 5th 2009 and August 28th 2018, onboard CCGS Amundsen using both oblique (Tucker Net) and vertical tows (Monster Net). Onboard, age-0 fish (larvae and…
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Biological data of Arctic cod larvae and juveniles in Beaufort Sea: CASES 2002-2004
Amundsen ScienceSampling expeditions were conducted between September 2002 and 2004 in the southeastern Beaufort sea, onboard the CCGS Radisson, CCGS Amundsen, and CCGS Sir Wilfrid Laurier icebreakers. Additional sampling of newly-hatched Arctic cod was realized under the ice…
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SX90 sonar data in Cumberland Sound: 2011
Amundsen ScienceThe data set is composed of raw files recorded with the Kongsberg Maritime SX90 long-range, low frequency (20-30 kHz) fisheries sonar during the CCGS Amundsen 2011 summer expedition in Cumberland Sound. The sonar was operated during a 24 hours dedicated survey…
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Acoustic data in the Beaufort Sea: BREA marine fishes 2012-2014
Amundsen ScienceThe data set is composed of raw files recorded with a SIMRAD EK60 three-frequency (38, 120, 200 kHz) split-beam echosounder that was operated continuously during the 2012, 2013, and 2014 BREA cruise aboard the F/V Frosti. This entry also includes EK60 data…
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2016 ROV video surveys (Dives 54-55) in a deep-water environment at Disko Fan (South East Baffin Bay, Canada) aboard CCGS Amundsen
Amundsen ScienceTwo video surveys were conducted in July 2016 at Disko Fan (South East Baffin Bay, Nunavut, Canada) using a Super Mohawk remotely operated vehicle (ROV) aboard CCGS Amundsen. The benthic environment was video-recorded and photographed using a high-definition…
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Active Acoustic data in the Labrador Sea and Canadian Arctic (2017-2024)
Amundsen ScienceThe dataset is composed of raw files (.raw) recorded with a SIMRAD EK60 (updated to EK80 in 2020) three-frequency (38, 120, 200 kHz) split-beam echosounder that was operated continuously during the ArcticNet cruise aboard the CCGS Amundsen from 2017 to 2023.…
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2016 ROV video surveys (Dives 50-51) in a deep-water environment at Hatton Basin (Labrador, Canada) aboard CCGS Amundsen
Amundsen ScienceVideo surveys were conducted in July 2016 aboard CCGS Amundsen, using a Super Mohawk remotely operated vehicle (ROV) at Hatton Basin, Labrador (Canada). ROV dives occurred at two nearby sites (~28 km apart) in the Hatton Basin area (Dives 50 and 51). The…
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Acoustic data in the Northwest Passage: 2005-2014
Amundsen ScienceThe dataset is composed of raw files recorded with a SIMRAD EK60 three-frequency split-beam echosounder that was operated continuously during the annual ArcticNet (2005-2014) sampling expeditions in the Canadian Arctic aboard the CCGS Amundsen. Three 7°…
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SX90 sonar data in the Beaufort Sea: 2014
Amundsen ScienceThe data set is composed of raw files recorded with the Kongsberg Maritime SX90 long-range, low frequency (20-30 kHz) fisheries sonar during the CCGS Amundsen 2014 summer expedition in the Beaufort Sea. The sonar transducer was lowered 2.5 feet below the hull…
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Acoustic data in the Beaufort Sea: 2005-2011
Amundsen ScienceThe data set is composed of raw files recorded with a SIMRAD EK60 three-frequency split-beam echosounder that was operated continuously during the annual ArcticNet (2005-2010) and the 15 months IPY-CFL (2007-2008) sampling expeditions aboard the CCGS Amundsen.…
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SX90 sonar data in the Eastern Canadian Arctic: 2013
Amundsen ScienceThe data set is composed of raw files recorded with the Kongsberg Maritime SX90 long-range, low frequency (20-30 kHz) fisheries sonar during the CCGS Amundsen 2013 summer expedition in the Eastern Canadian Arctic. The sonar transducer is lowered 2.5 feet below…
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Acoustic data in the eastern Canadian Arctic and Subarctic: 2005-2013
Amundsen ScienceThe data set is composed of raw files recorded with a SIMRAD EK60 three-frequency split-beam echosounder that was operated continuously during the annual ArcticNet (2005-2013) sampling expeditions in the Canadian Arctic and Subarctic aboard the CCGS Amundsen.…
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SX90 sonar data in the Beaufort Sea: 2011
Amundsen ScienceThe data set is composed of raw files recorded with the Kongsberg Maritime SX90 long-range, low frequency (20-30 kHz) fisheries sonar during the CCGS Amundsen 2011 summer expedition in the Beaufort Sea. The sonar was operated during 4 dedicated surveys (109…
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2017 ROV video survey in a deep-water environment at Navy Board Inlet (Qikiqtaaluk) aboard CCGS Amundsen
Amundsen ScienceThe ROV dive at this site was aborted after 35 minutes underwater due to strong winds.
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2016 ROV video survey (Dive 52) in a deep-water environment at North East Saglek Bank (Labrador, Canada) aboard CCGS Amundsen
Amundsen ScienceA video-survey (Dive 52) using a Super Mohawk remotely operated vehicle (ROV) was conducted in July 2016 at Saglek Bank (Labrador, Canada). The benthic environment was video-recorded and photographed using a high-definition camera (1Cam Alpha, Sub C Imaging,…
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