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St. Lawrence Rorqual Grand Slam
Imagine having the chance to see all four species of rorquals that frequent the St. Lawrence in the same day!…
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Whale Frenzy
From the smallest to the largest, whales of all sorts are currently gathered in the St. Lawrence! Harbour porpoises are…
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Return of Siam and a Basking Shark in Gaspésie
Siam, the estuary’s oldest humpback whale, is back! Whales were swimming just about everywhere in the St. Lawrence, including good…
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Gaspar, Piton and Blue Whales in the Gulf
It appears that whales have finally made a big return to the estuary and gulf! From one end of the…
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Gala de la Terre Supports Three Environmental Organizations
The 2024 Gala de la Terre was a huge success! The third edition of this major event took place at…
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A Hybrid Rorqual in the St. Lawrence?
With the heatwave of the last few days, the cool, refreshing winds blowing over the river were certainly more than…
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Feet on the Ground, Eyes on the Water
Whether it’s the glistening white backs of belugas in the estuary, abundant minke whales, or the humpback whale Irisept eating…
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Eating Their Fill
Whether they consume krill, fish or invertebrates, whales come to feed in the St. Lawrence and the immense smörgåsbord it…
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Return of a Legend: Tic Tac Toe is in the Estuary
The humpback whale Tic Tac Toe was observed in the Saguenay-St. Lawrence Marine Park for the first time this year!…
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Gala de la Terre: Belugas Given a Voice at Montréal’s Maison Symphonique
What if, for one evening, belugas were to become choir singers? Thanks to a composition by Claudie Bertounesque, which will…
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Five fin whales in the estuary, including Orion and Bp913!
Fin whales are stealing the show this week, in large numbers. Individuals have even been identified, and some regulars are…
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Belugas in color and minke whales in action!
This week in the St. Lawrence, beluga vocalizations accompany the northern lights, while minke whales attract attention with their spectacular…
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Minke Whales Disguised as Orcas
Between the splashing waves, we spot a couple dark fins moving. We can definitely recognize the signs of a large…
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The Excitement of White Whales
Increasing numbers of groups of belugas are being spotted in the estuary, swimming amongst the quietly returning minke whales. Harbour…
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The Winter Migration of the Fin Whale Ti-Croche
The migrations of large rorquals still hold many mysteries. Where do they go in winter? How long do they stay…
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Belugas and Migrating Birds
This past week, belugas have been seen from both shores of the estuary. Humpbacks, minke whales and seals were also…
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Whales Return to the Estuary
Two fin whales, good numbers of belugas, several minke whales, a humpback… The tally of cetaceans observed in the waters…
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Marine Mammals and the Eclipse
On April 8, the banks of the St. Lawrence were basked in sunset-like lighting during the solar eclipse. For those…
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April Whales
“Fin whales in Les Escoumins,” remarks one avid yet impressed observer: “Their powerful breaths really hit you in the gut!” “A…
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A Week of Large Rorquals
Large rorquals continuing to wow observers, a few belugas, harp seals resting on the ice and harbour seals... What more…
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Blue Whales for the Start of Spring
“Seeing them breath when it’s cold is even more impressive! When we talk about 10 metres high, it’s really 10…
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Gearing Up For Spring
A spring snow squall, minke whales slowly arriving, humpbacks breaching and river otters peering at the camera... The riverbanks were…
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ROUND-UP OF 2024 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…
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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…
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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…
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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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Large Spouts Offshore and Seals on the Ice
Large rorquals continue to blow off the coasts of Franquelin and Godbout, making for some extraordinary winter observations. Elsewhere in…
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When February Feels like July
Once again this week, blue whales have been on the prowl, with one spotted in Franquelin, others in Godbout and…
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The Big Blue
Viewed from the window, a powerful blast erupts from the river’s murky waters. From the comfort of their own home,…
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Large Rorquals Under the Winter Sun
If it weren’t for the snow-covered shoreline and the sub-zero temperatures, Franquelin residents could almost be forgiven for thinking it’s…
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Winter Doldrums
Throughout the St. Lawrence, the snowfall of the past few days has put a damper on opportunities for watching marine…
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Fin whales for the New Year
The presence of fin whales in the estuary surprised observers just in time for New Year’s. Harp seals have been…
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Sparkling belugas
Across the St. Lawrence, it was the tranquility of sightings that marked the past week. Many observers reported seeing nothing…
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Blue Whales and Fin Whales on the Horizon
What could possibly spark the interest of adults and children alike, drawing a crowd on the shores of Franquelin one…
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A Late November with Dolphins and Rorquals Aplenty
Dozens of Atlantic white-sided dolphins, a late humpback, a minke whale here, belugas there... There’s so much marine fauna in…
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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…
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Belugas Under the Snow
As November winds down, the snow gently reminds us that winter temperatures are right around the corner. With most of…
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Small or Large, Marine Mammals Are Still Present!
Although sightings are beginning to taper off in the gulf, the estuary is still abuzz with the resonating spouts of…
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A Beautiful End to the Season!
Notable sightings of the week included reports of little make-believe characters, from Nemo to the Little Mermaid to SpongeBob, parading…
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Killer Whales in Basse-Côte-Nord
Rare visitors to the St. Lawrence were observed this past week in Quebec's Basse-Côte-Nord (Lower North Shore) region: killer whales.…
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Winding Down the Season
Although the cruise season is drawing to a close, marine mammals don’t seem like they’re quite ready to leave! Almost…
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Autumn in the St. Lawrence
New whales continue to arrive in the St. Lawrence and marine diversity is matched only by the palette of colours…
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Dolphins Make Their Return to the Estuary
They swim in groups in successive leaps, a palette of colours radiating above the water surface. We can distinguish white…
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Rorquals in the Fjord and Sperm Whales
A new species is visiting the Gulf of St. Lawrence for the first time this year: the sperm whale. In…
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Whales at the heart of the St. Lawrence River
The magic of moments along the St. Lawrence is in abundance as August comes to a close. It's a graceful…
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A blue whale in the Saguenay and Tic Tac Toe in Gaspésie!
What could be more impressive than a blue whale, the largest animal alive? Perhaps to see this immense whale make…
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Cetacean Diversity in Full Swing
Blue whales? Up to three individuals have reportedly been observed in the estuary. Humpbacks? Several in Gaspé Bay, including a…
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Lucky Eight?
Eight humpback whales were identified over the past week in the Saguenay-St. Lawrence Marine Park. At the other end of…
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Right Whales in the Gulf
What did the waters off Percé and those near Anticosti Island have in common this past week? Both were visited…
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A Blue Horizon
The fog lifts after having shrouded Gaspé Bay for several days, meaning observers can finally admire the colourful panorama... and…
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Stars of the St. Lawrence
They exude an aura of magic that animates evening get-togethers along the shores of the St. Lawrence. Every year, visitors…
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Gaspar, Guadeloupe and Aramis Put on a Show!
Although the start of the season has been a quiet one, whales seem to have finally arrived in the St.…
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Whales Identified in Côte-Nord!
In the Saguenay–St. Lawrence Marine Park as well as in the Mingan and Sept-Îles sectors, humpback and fin whale sightings…
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Fascinating Stories
The weekly sightings column is not only a bit of a summary of everything that has been seen in the…
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Large Rorquals in the Gulf
This week, large rorquals were present all around the gulf. A blue whale made an appearance near Sept-Îles, minke whales…
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Humpbacks in the Gaspé and Concerns in the Estuary
After a quiet start to the season, humpback whales are now making a long-awaited return to Gaspésie, with between six…
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Spring is for Minke Whales
Even if the week was quiet in terms of observations, the presence of minke whales did add a little action…
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Back on the Water
Tuesday, May 23, 2023. For amateur cetologist René Roy, this is his second time on the water this season. During…
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Fin Whales Are Back!
This week, marine mammals were not deterred by the snow and wind from parading up and down the St. Lawrence.…
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Arrival of Tic Tac Toe
While some communities are eagerly waiting for the ice to break up on the local river or for the tulips…
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“The Humpbacks are Here!”
“You’ll see, tomorrow morning there will be humpbacks in Les Bergeronnes,” claims Renaud Pintiaux, a long-time observer forWhales Online. Gut…
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Little Porpoises, Large Spouts
Swimming in proximity to both a blue whale and a fin whale, the first harbour porpoises of the season made…
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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…
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Solo or in groups, the cetaceans are back!
The list of marine species present in the St. Lawrence is getting longer and longer: blue whales and fin whales…
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White Whales Mark the Return of Spring
This past week in the St. Lawrence, strong winds, inclement weather and rough seas did not make easy to observe…
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Encounters with Giants
The mysterious series of spout sightings that began last week continues, only this time we might actually be able to…
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Mystery Whales
This week, eyes are shifting to the Gaspé in the hope of solving a very particular enigma… Large rorquals have…
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Blue Whale Spout on the Horizon
Off the coast of Sept-Îles, a huge blast rises into the air, then another. Clearly visible from shore, these blows…
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Between Doldrums and Delirium
Last week’s sightings article may have inspired some of you... One marine mammal enthusiast wrote to us that she even…
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Katak the Brave Beluga: An Eye-opening Film on the Beauty of the St. Lawrence and the Fragility of Belugas
In the thrilling journey of a young beluga in search of his grandfather, the animated film Katak the Brave Beluga,…
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In Search of Wonder
Over the past week, harp seals, harbour seals and belugas have been sighted along the north shore of the St.…
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Winter Pupping Season: A Risky Affair
The diminishing ice cover observed in the Estuary and Gulf of St. Lawrence in recent years is having an impact…
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From Swimming Giants to Flying Gulls
Sunny days, seabirds flying gracefully over the river as they forage for food, reflections in the crystal clear water and…
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Mirages and Blue Whale
A blue whale venturing near the coast, seals resting on blocks of ice, a solitary beluga that shows its tail…
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Calm Before the Big Cold Front
On the horizon, on the ice and in the waves, every week is different than the one before. Few marine…
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Winter Rorquals
It’s a white January morning and the wintry wind is blowing across the river when a local resident sitting cosily…
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Goodbye whales, hello seals!
After causing a sensation two weeks ago with a remarkable presence in Percé and a few appearances in the Côte-Nord…
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Ice and Surprises
During the end-of year holiday season, the waters of the St. Lawrence quietly became cloaked in a sheet of ice…
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Wintertime Seals, Whales and Belugas
This week, winter lovers were able to take advantage of the short, sunny days to admire seals, belugas, minke whales…
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Big gulps in the bay
The day is calm with a quiet whisper of a wind, while out in the bay, a few dark spots…
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Not one… not two… but six humpbacks!
This week, a few humpback whales were still present in the St. Lawrence and residents were even treated to an…
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White as Snow… Or a Beluga!
As fluffy snowflakes invaded eastern Quebec and a white blanket quietly covered the ground, marine mammals continued on with their…
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Between Mountains and the Sea: The Sounds of Cetaceans
Whether on a boat, at the docks or on shore, the echos of blowing whales can be heard. From humpback…
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Action on the Horizon
Whether watching through their binoculars, through the lens of their camera or with their own two eyes while squinting from…
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Cetaceans by the Dozen
A dozen or so humpback whales have been observed in Gaspé Bay over the past week. A few individuals approach…
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Colourful Silhouettes
Whether it’s pods of white-sided dolphins repeatedly leaping out of the water, breaching minke whales or a blue whale blowing…
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Autumn Winds
Mariners are well aware that in fall, storms often produce strong winds from the east or northeast. While some enthusiasts…
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Humpbacks, seals and belugas
This week, all up and down the St. Lawrence, humpback whales are topping the lists of observations, along with other…
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Fog-shrouded Waters
This past week was marked by the presence of fog almost all across the St. Lawrence. Mingan Islands, La Malbaie,…
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White beaks, speckled grey backs and golden spouts
Out on the water, the mild conditions over the last few days have allowed for the observation of a number…
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Dolphin, harbour porpoise or…fish ?
It is a beautiful evening of observation, a magnificent sunset, a refreshing breeze, a most grandiose panorama. The eyes turned…
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Exceptional Tours in the Estuary
Everyone was surprised this week when not one, but two endangered species ventured into the St. Lawrence Estuary: one North…
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A Drive Down the “Whale Trail”
Between Tadoussac and Kegaska, Route 138 hugs the coast of Quebec’s Côte-Nord region for over 850 kilometres. Dotted with magnificent…
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Swimming against the current
After the pioneering belugas that ventured into Baie des Ha! Ha! last week, this week it is the humpbacks’ turn to…
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Entangled Humpback – A Chronicle
On Wednesday, July 13, a humpback whale was spotted off the coast of Les Escoumins accompanied by a calf that…
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Exploratory Belugas
Belugas made headlines this week when a group of a dozen or so individuals was observed in Baie des Ha! Ha!…
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A Day in Good Company
On Sunday, July 3, a minke whale carcass was found on Île Vertein Quebec’s Bas-Saint-Laurent region. This is practically the…
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Memorable Observations
When it comes to marine mammals, sometimes no two days are alike. For several weeks, a resident of Tadoussac had been…
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Living According to the Rhythm of the Whales
There are enormous benefits to working and living in whale country. Now my home base, Tadoussac is a tourist destination for…
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“Now the season can start!”
A certain enchantment can sometimes develop between whales and the naturalists who observe them. For naturalist and wildlife photographer Renaud…
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Spring 2022: A Busy Season for QMMERN
Seal pups harassed on the beaches, discovery of pinniped carcasses along the shores, vagrant minke whales in Montréal: these are…
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A Funny Coincidence
Belugas took full advantage of their first day of calm in the Saguenay Fjord. Many light-coloured backs were present in…
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Action Near the Coast
From the small harbour porpoise to the titanic blue whale: the wide range of sightings offered by the St. Lawrence…
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Humpbacks Stealing the Show!
Exuberant, splashy, and ubiquitous, humpback whales sometimes tend to turn our attention away from other cetaceans. And not only when…
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A spout to kick off the day
Sometimes you have to get up at the crack of dawn if you want to be rewarded with exciting observations.…
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Seals That Don’t Need Our Help
Spring is here and the seal pupping season is in full swing. The Quebec Marine Mammal Emergency Response Network (QMMERN)…