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Tag Archives: Arctic
Windswept Wonders: Collecting Plants and Lichens in Arviat
Paul Sokoloff reflects on a one-month collecting trip by museum botanists around a Nunavut community on the shores of Hudson Bay. Continue reading
Posted in Arctic, Fieldwork, Plants and Algae
Tagged Arctic, Collections, Paul Sokoloff, Plants
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Talking about the Arctic – Insights from Museum Directors
Two days in Washington gave Meg Beckel much to think about in terms of the museum’s role in sharing Arctic knowledge. Continue reading
Walking Across the Arctic—On a Giant Map!
Two museum scientists write about their effort to complete an amazing national educational project in collaboration with Canadian Geographic. Continue reading
Posted in Arctic, Collections, Education, Research
Tagged Arctic, Ed Hendrycks, Jennifer Doubt, Map
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Expedition to Davis Strait
A golden opportunity to study the biodiversity in an underexplored portion of the Northwest Passage. Continue reading
Posted in Animals, Arctic, Collections, Fieldwork, Research, Species Discovery and Change
Tagged Arctic, Davis Strait, Greenland, Greenland Halibut, Noel Alfonso
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Searching for ‘White Gold’ in southern Greenland
Mineralogist Paula Piilonen fulfills a dream to collect some unusual minerals and share this knowledge during her journey with Students on Ice. Continue reading
Posted in Arctic, Fieldwork, Rocks and minerals
Tagged Arctic, Greenland, mineralogy, Minerals, Paula Piilonen
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Seeking Inspiration in the Arctic
A last minute opportunity provides Caroline Lanthier with a chance to visit the Arctic and collect ideas for a new gallery. Continue reading
Posted in Arctic, Exhibitions, Fieldwork
Tagged Arctic, Caroline Lanthier, exhibition, Greenland
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A Geological Wonderland Defines a Journey with Students on Ice
The Arctic is a magical place and mineralogist Paula Piilonen discovered this firsthand during her time in Labrador with the Students on Ice Arctic expedition. Continue reading
The James Bond of Fishes
Do you know the James Bond of fish? It’s just one of the many species that will be included in a forthcoming book about Arctic fish. Continue reading
Posted in Animals, Arctic, Collections, Research
Tagged Arctic, fish, new book, species discovery
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Botanical and Cultural Treasure, Hidden in Plain Sight
Rare plant specimens from an expedition that came to a tragic end were recently discovered in the collections of the Canadian Museum of Nature. Jennifer Doubt explains the importance of this extraordinary find. Continue reading
Posted in Arctic, History, Plants and Algae
Tagged Arctic, botany, Greely, Lady Franklin Bay, Ralston
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A microscopic view of the Arctic
Researcher Paul Hamilton explains why you should care about the “hidden” world of Arctic algae. Continue reading
