Splish, a humpback whale that was first photographed in 1980. (Copyright Katy Gavrilchuk and David Gaspard) Big Whale, Tiny House Posted on May 3, 2017 by atlas_adm Project Challenge Marine wildlife research in the Arctic and sub-Arctic presents scientists with a host of contradictions: meaningful work in a remote location; beautiful landscapes in a grueling environment; long periods of uneventfulness punctuated with sudden movements from unpredictable wild animals. Wildlife biologists Katy Gavrilchuk and David Gaspard have grown accustomed to these experiences, both stressful and gratifying, throughout their careers tracking marine life. Housing has always presented a particular challenge: the pair typically rented a house or cottage at each stop which ate into their budget and often plac

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