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Whales, Belugas and Seals: A Busy Week on the North Shore
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 reported in the area, but this week's sightings are particularly dominated by harp seals. Several large blasts were also reported from the north shore. The third month of the year is definitely off to a good start!
Field Notes
Whales in the Flesh!
Friday morning, September 22, 2023. Warning: Not for the faint of heart! I wake up shortly after dawn. The golden…
In Search of Large Rorquals
It's 5:45 a.m., and I'm already awake and excitedly waiting for news from the research team of the Group for…
Humpback Whales: Between River and Sky
September 14, 2023 will remain a date forever engraved in my memory. It was a strange and surreal day, Which…
Hot Topics
Round-up of 2023 North Atlantic Right Whale News
After being hunted for centuries, today’s North Atlantic right whales face many challenges, including entanglements with fishing gear, ship strikes…
All the news on North Atlantic right whales in 2022
The North Atlantic right whale is a particularly vulnerable cetacean species, currently numbering fewer than 350 individuals. The survival of…
GNL Québec’s Énergie Saguenay Project Rejected on Climate Grounds
On July 21, Environment Minister Benoit Charette announced that his government was rejecting GNL Québec's Énergie Saguenay project, a highly…
Marine Mammal Emergencies
Humpback Observed Earlier This Summer Washes Up in the Gaspé
On Wednesday, October 25, a humpback whale carcass washed up in Saint-Maxime-du-Mont-Louis in the Gaspé Peninsula. It was a male…
Stranded Sperm Whale on the North Shore
On November 6, flying above the gulf fifteen kilometres from the village of Baie-Johan-Beetz, a helicopter pilot notices a greyish…
Best Practices to Adopt Near Seals
Although they are marine mammals, pinnipeds carry out a number of their most important activities out of water. Indeed, napping,…
News
Meredith Sherrill: An Example of Tenacity for Working with Whales!
To work with whales, Meredith’s journey took her to California, Michigan, Scotland, and ultimately to Quebec! Meredith Sherrill is a…
Speed Reductions in the Presence of Whales Prove Effective
Have you ever wondered why speed limits are imposed in certain shipping areas? Part of the answer can be summed…
The Inspiring Story of the Grey Whale
Each in their own way, every species on our planet must cope with the impacts of human actions, paving way…
Observation of the Week
Whales, Belugas and Seals: A Busy Week on the North Shore
There's been plenty of action in the St. Lawrence in these first few days of March! Several belugas were seen…
Harp Seals, on the Ice and in the Water
In terms of marine mammal sightings, the week can be summed up by harp seals at several locations in the…
Blue Whale in Les Escoumins
It seems that the biggest giant of all has paid a little visit to Les Escoumins! In fact, several local…
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How about a few stories with happy endings? Chronicles of successes in marine mammal conservation
From an emotional standpoint, the world of conservation can often be quite difficult to navigate. Through our own activities, the…
Whale Q&A
Interpreting the Extraordinary Surface Behaviour of Humpback Whales
Humpback whales are also particularly entertaining, lifting their tails when diving, performing successive breaches, striking their pectorals or tail on…
Why do humpback whales sometimes interact with algae?
In an immense expanse of blue, a long and slender silhouette gently rises above the water surface. A string of…
Why do humpback whales get in the way of hungry killer whales?
A rare behaviour that remains unexplained Bertie Gregory, explorer for National Geographic, recently witnessed an extremely rare episode of intimidation.…