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Technological Innovation: Filming the Secrets of Sleeping Humpbacks
When researchers placed a camera on the back of a humpback whale, they probably weren’t expecting an hour-long video during…
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Seals Delighted by Late Pack Ice
After a fairly mild winter, the St. Lawrence, parts of which have been ice-covered only for a few weeks even…
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Does the limited amount of ice on the St. Lawrence affect the seal species that spend the winter there?
This year, the decline in ice cover on the St. Lawrence, a trend that began a few decades ago, is…
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Educational Podcasts on Marine Mammals
Itching to set sail in search of marine mammals? Virtual experiences are available thanks to the following list of podcasts…
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Whale Day: A Few Actions to Lower the Risks to Marine Mammals
Around the globe, many people are concerned by the plight of cetaceans. February 19 is the international day dedicated to…
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Valentine’s Day, Cetacean Style
Signs of affection, saying “I love you” and showing it with sweet gestures. Such is the essence of Valentine’s Day.…
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St. Lawrence Temperatures on the Rise in 2020
The environment of cetaceans in the St. Lawrence Estuary and Gulf is changing. Peter Galbraith, physical oceanographer at Fisheries and…
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With the whales of Hawaii… virtually!
Looking for a getaway? Here’s a chance to do just that. The 15th edition of Whale Tales will be held…
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Are the social relationships of belugas similar to our own?
Belugas live in remarkably complex societies with very diverse relationships, so much so that they might be considered closer to…
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New Population of Blue Whales Discovered Thanks to Unique Song
New observations of blue whales have been made in the waters of the Arabian Sea and in the northwestern corner…
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Novel Measure to Protect Southern Resident Killer Whales
Frequenting British Columbia waters, the southern resident killer whale population is estimated to number approximately 72 individuals. On January 14, the…
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Michel Moisan, GREMM’s Irreplaceable Jack-of-All-Trades
GREMM Lead Technician Michel Moisan has a strong interest in electronics combined with a keen analytical talent to quickly identify…
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Whale Fossils Reveal Their Secrets
In 2020, a fossil dating from the Oligocene was studied in South Carolina by a US research team. The fossil…
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When it comes to whales, how can we remain optimistic about the future?
In the realm of conservation and research, long-term efforts to further our knowledge about cetaceans and protect them continue. This…
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Rare Striped Dolphin Discovered in Maliotenam
It is quite unusual for a striped dolphin to be found anywhere in the St. Lawrence, to say the least.…
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Generosity For Your Loved Ones… and For Whales, Too!
The 2020 holiday season will come with its share of challenges, just like the periods of adaptation that we all…