19 June 2025 While it is not unusual to see large rorquals in the Estuary and Gulf of St. Lawrence in winter, more than 160 large rorqual sightings have been reported to GREMM…
29 May 2025 In recent days, the waters of the St. Lawrence and Saguenay Fjord have been vibrating to the rhythm of marine mammals. Sightings are gradually on the rise, yet remain sporadic,…
17 April 2025 After arousing curiosity last summer in the estuary, a deceptively similar fin whale has once again been turning heads. By comparing photos taken in 2012 and 2024, and thanks to…
20 March 2025 It’s starting to feel like spring on the banks of the St. Lawrence: The Saguenay is flushing out its ice, the snow is melting, and the days are getting longer.…
12 December 2024 As we enter into a sleepy winter on the St. Lawrence, a few belugas are quietly swimming here and there, harbour seals are resting on the rocks and two humpback…
28 November 2024 This week, a humpback whale and a fin whale have been moving through the estuary while the white backs of belugas glisten in the sunlight. Despite the grey skies, observers…
18 July 2024 Imagine having the chance to see all four species of rorquals that frequent the St. Lawrence in the same day! For two whale aficionados, July 14 will long remain a…
20 June 2024 With the heatwave of the last few days, the cool, refreshing winds blowing over the river were certainly more than welcome. There’s nothing like time spent on the coast to…
28 March 2024 Large rorquals continuing to wow observers, a few belugas, harp seals resting on the ice and harbour seals... What more could one ask for after such an eventful week of…
25 January 2024 If it weren’t for the snow-covered shoreline and the sub-zero temperatures, Franquelin residents could almost be forgiven for thinking it’s the middle of summer, that’s how many whales there are…
