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Projects
ARCTUS is involved in a number of projects that make intensive use of in-situ data and remote sensing imagery from various sensors. Below are some of our recent projects.


Niskamoon: Satellite-Derived Bathymetry and Community-Led Mapping in James Bay
The Niskamoon project is a satellite-derived bathymetry project focused on mapping shallow water bathymetry in James Bay. The project uses data collected in the region to produce bathymetric maps of shallow waters, with the overall goal of extending mapping across the entire James Bay shoreline using satellite bathymetry. The work is based on satellite-derived bathymetry techniques, using data collected by the Cree community in James Bay during the summer of 2025. This in sit
Apr 261 min read


IZ Mapping: Satellite-based Monitoring for Conservation and Co-Management Supporting the Future Marine Protected Area
The intertidal zone (IZ) mapping project is a satellite-based project focused on mapping the intertidal zone in the James Bay area of Eeyou Istchee. The purpose of the project is to determine the precise coastal zone, including the position of the water and land at low tide, which had previously never been officially mapped by the government. The mapping was carried out using multi-temporal and multi-date satellite imagery, processing both low tide and high tide conditions to
Apr 262 min read


Atlas Project
The Atlas project is a collaboration with academia focused on mapping the backshore of the coast of northern Quebec (Nunavik), with particular attention to sensitive habitats along the coast. The purpose of the project is to identify valuable habitats in coastal areas, especially for use in intervention planning in the case of maritime incidents such as oil spills. The mapping work was carried out across the entire Nunavik coast, from Kangiqsualujjuaq to the north of Labrador
Apr 261 min read
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