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Harp Seals, on the Ice and in the Water

29 February 2024 In terms of marine mammal sightings, the week can be summed up by harp seals at several locations in the St. Lawrence and a lone fin whale near Franquelin.

Harp Seal

19 October 2022 Unlike the majority of marine mammals that are summer visitors to the St. Lawrence, the harp seal inhabits the gulf and estuary in winter. It uses the pack ice for…Fisheries and Oceans Canada is currently undertaking a number of research projects related to harp seals. These projects aim to expand our knowledge of the species’ habitat use, ecology, diving…

Harp Seal Season

4 February 2021 “I’ve never seen so many seals on this side of the peninsula,” exclaims one observer posted in the Gaspé town of Cap-des-Rosiers. On January 29, over a several kilometres long…

Harp Seals Attracting Attention

22 January 2016 They appear in the form of black bubbles at the water surface. Adult harp seals give the impression of wearing a black hood and have a silvery coat with a…

Whales, Belugas and Seals: A Busy Week on the North Shore

7 March 2024 There's been plenty of action in the St. Lawrence in these first few days of March! Several belugas were seen near Les Escoumins. A few harbour seals have also been…

Resting, Pupping and Moulting: The Importance of Getting Out of the Water for Seals

23 April 2021 Even if they are marine mammals, seals have to return to land for some of their activities. Amphibious in nature, seals split their lives between land and sea, a lifestyle…

Does the limited amount of ice on the St. Lawrence affect the seal species that spend the winter there?

11 March 2021 This year, the decline in ice cover on the St. Lawrence, a trend that began a few decades ago, is particularly pronounced. However, the various species of seals that live…

A Few Seals and Minke Whales

16 December 2019 With the onset of winter, observations are becoming fewer and farther between. Most cetaceans have migrated to the Caribbean or farther offshore toward the Atlantic Ocean. Harbour seals and belugas will…

Dozens of Humpbacks and Thousands Of Seals Linger On

2 December 2019 With the short days of November and the appearance of the first ice, observers on the water are growing more scarce. Nevertheless, enthusiasts are braving the cold to see if…

Whales and Seals Amid the Ice Floes

6 December 2018 "They're breaching!" exclaims an innkeeper from Forillon, in the Gaspé Peninsula. It's December 3 and the week is off to a good start for him: through his window, he observes…