This project is for an individual to visit the Spicer Islands of the Foxe Basin for the purpose of studying and documenting their geography, geology, and wildlife. The project is primarily touristic in nature, although I hope to also add to the limited scientific research of these islands. I am not part of a commercial enterprise but there would be a possibility of the video footage or photographs being used in media in the future. I am a United States citizen, and I would be arriving at these islands by boat as part of a longer journey. Due to weather and other uncontrollable circumstances that could delay my arrival to these islands, an exact start date cannot be provided. However, once at the islands, 7 consecutive days (total) would be spent at them. The Operations Phase includes the entire expected time in Nunavut. A sailboat will be used to reach the 3 islands mentioned in this project. A dinghy will then be used to go on shore, and it will be left on the islands until I leave. No permanent facilities will be built on the islands. There will also be no vehicles or heavy machinery used on the islands. Only temporary campsites will be constructed, and then taken down before leaving. “Leave no trace” policies will be followed. Sanirajak is the closest community to the islands. None of the islands are currently protected areas, but North Spicer Island is an important migratory bird habitat. It has been proposed as a potential protected area in Land Use Draft Plans. I will take precautions to not disturb the sensitive habitats. This includes maintaining the recommended distance of at least 300 meters from sites of large groups of migratory birds. I am requesting a Scientific Research License from the Nunavut Research Institute for the purpose of collecting rock and sediment samples from North Spicer Island, South Spicer Island, and Era Island. These samples would be analyzed for potential contaminants (including mercury and PFAS) and then compared to other regions of the Arctic. The general geochemical properties of these samples would also be examined, as limited research is available on the geology of these islands. I am requesting permission to collect approximately 25 lb (11.3 kg) of rock samples and approximately 1 cubic foot of sediments from these islands. Most of the collected rocks are expected to be carbonate rocks from the Paleozoic Era. In an effort to limit environmental impact, hand tools would be used to collect these samples. As a result, all samples would be taken from the surface or just below the surface of the earth. I am also requesting a Class 1 Archaeology and Paleontology Research Permit from the Government of Nunavut - Department of Culture and Heritage. If I find anything of archaeological or paleontological importance, I want permission to take photographs and record the locations for the benefit of future archaeologists/paleontologists. I would not be collecting or otherwise disturbing these items. As part of the journey, I intend to stop in the communities of Sanirajak, Kinngait, and Kimmirut for approximately 1 day each.