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2006 Marine Transport  Likely to use existing supply vessels up to Helicopter Island  Lightering at Helicopter Island  Barges from there to Baker Lake.

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1 2006 Marine Transport  Likely to use existing supply vessels up to Helicopter Island  Lightering at Helicopter Island  Barges from there to Baker Lake (5-6 per year during operations)

2 2006 Chesterfield Inlet

3 2006 Marine Mammals  Seals  Walrus  Beluga Whale  Narwhal  Bowhead Whale  Killer Whale  Polar Bear

4 2006 Beluga Whales Issues  Collisions  Changes in abundance  Disturbances by ships and barges  Experience in Inuvialuit Settlement Region and elsewhere with Beluga Whales and shipping  react to fast and erratic movements  reactions strongest when whales feel trapped

5 2006 Beluga Whales and Other Marine Mammals Mitigation  Community monitor onboard ships  Watch for whales:  Straight course, constant speed  Slow vessel  Stop and idle  Provide report on observations  Given experience in Mackenzie Delta, conclude no significant effects on whale distributions or abundance


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