Scientist, Arctic Marine systems, Beluga whales.
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Treaty 1
Joined July 2015
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Read the #OpenAccess paper ➡️ cdnsciencepub.com/doi/full/1…
Our next feature is “Sci-Q: an invitation and recommendations to combine science and Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit for meaningful engagement of Inuit communities in research” by Ikaarvik published in @ArcticScienceJ
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Learn how those with Traditional or local knowledge and lived or professional experience bring value to the #PeerReview process in this CSP Blog post ft. @LosetoLisa, co-EiC of @ArcticScienceJ ➡️ ow.ly/oJBS50PPjtp #PeerReviewWeek
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New in @cjfas➡️ @JPWHollins @NEHmarine @HarriPW @LosetoLisa found that distinct freshwater migratory pathways in #Arctic char coincide with separate patterns of marine spatial habitat-use across a large coastal landscape. buff.ly/3QdWBuE #FishSci
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Its #PeerReviewWeek22 and we want to highlight #Indigenous participation in peer review publications and the editorial process: buff.ly/3dw1txV @LosetoLisa
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New in e-First! Evaluation of the Beaufort Sea shelf structure and function in support of the Tarium Niryutait Marine Protected Area @kristenjsora @LosetoLisa @DrRashidSumaila @UBCoceans @Stanford @FishOceansCAN @ubcSPPGA
ALT Change in relative biomass (% of total biomass (t/km²)) for the BSSs (Beaufort Sea Shelf Start 1970–1974 average) and BSSe (End 2008–2012 average) of the simulation period. Aggregate groups are labeled per functional group by number. Circle size represents the relative biomass per functional group (e.g., Ice Algae (30) BSSs = 15% to BSSe = 7% of the total biomass of the BSS). Position on the x-axis is for visibility only. Graph shows trophic level from 0 to 4 on the y axis, with labels of different biomass groups on the opposite side. Circles vary in size and colour from smallest as blue, then yellow, purple, and green as the largest.
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Check out this study on behavioral responses of tagged beluga whales to ships in the Pacific Arctic, including many researchers working on AN projects @jackie_dawson @LosetoLisa, @wdhalliday, Shannon Mcphee, Luke Storrie and Nigel Hussey. Learn more here; bit.ly/3rvorZs
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For better science, increase Indigenous participation in publishing. As co-editor-in-chief of the journal Arctic Science, Lisa Loseto is looking at ways to increase Indigenous representation in scientific publishing. Read more here: ow.ly/Vr2Y50HrjFS
We believe they may be similar to humans, the oldest whale aged (that I'm aware of) was in its 80s! Most I've encountered are in their 20s
Its interesting we see different populations have different size ranges. The eastern beaufort sea belugas are some of the longest, and those in Hudson bay are a bit smaller...and maybe rounder. I've measured whales close to 5metres...(16 feet), and hunters speak of 18foot whales
All animals have unique adaptations to their environment and home. Belugas have think blubber to keep them warm, no dorsal fin to get stuck in ice (or lose heat from), and the have great ways to search for food with ecolocation...and other adaptations we havent full explored
Great question, we don't know...we hope Wilma made it back home to her family. We do think she was from the St. Lawrence River Estuary
Interestingly...it seems while baby belugas are in their mommy's (uterus) they grow 'baby' teeth, but they never erupt our come out of their gums...instead they are kept within jaw and eventually are re-abosbed.
They swim and do spend a lot of time diving, and time at the surface to breathe...so they actively move like we would swimming to different depths...but of course are adapted to do maneuver in water
A lot of animals in the arctic are white and we believe it has to do with hiding from your predators by looking like the environment around you...