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Participatory Science: The Key to Conservation
Whether it’s by reporting your sightings or volunteering with a conservation organization, there’s no wrong way to get involved with…
A third calf in three years for Tic Tac Toe?
Tic Tac Toe, an easily recognizable female humpback whale with a large “X” on her caudal fin, was seen several…
40th Year of Beluga Carcass Recovery Program: Persistent Concerns in 2022
Over the past year, 12 beluga carcasses were discovered adrift or on the shores of the St. Lawrence by the…
Right Whale Situation Proves Precarious Once Again
Between entanglements in fishing gear, ship strikes and climate change, the past few decades have been rough for the North…
Do whales have a navel?
Being mammals, whales have a lot more in common with us than you might think. From breathing to nursing to…
Synchronized Fin Whales
July 13, 2021. Several large spouts erupt off the coast of Sept-Îles. One, two, three blasts. Four, then seven, then…
Advancing Marine Mammal Research, One Sample at a Time
When a marine mammal carcass is found stranded or adrift in the waters of the St. Lawrence, the Quebec Marine…
Surviving Winter: A Whole Science!
Despite the arctic temperatures of the past week, the marine animals of the St. Lawrence do not seem to have…
Belugas and Drones: A Call for Caution
Although drones are useful tools for conducting marine mammal research, it is legitimate to wonder what impact they may have…
Five New Discoveries about the North Atlantic Right Whale
For scientists, the endangered North Atlantic right whale is a source of both fascination and concern. This is why a…
Colourful St. Lawrence
This week in the St. Lawrence, giants of all colours amazed young and old observers alike. From grey seals to…
Surveying Whale-Watchers to Better Protect Whales
Ever since the Saguenay-St. Lawrence Marine Park was created in 1998, a large number of protective measures have been put…
Big Return of a Small Cetacean
This week, there was action in the St. Lawrence! In addition to the usual species that seem to be just…
A Day in the Field with the Quebec Marine Mammal Emergency Response Network
On the evening of June 20, 2022, the Quebec Marine Mammal Emergency Response Network (QMMERN) gets wind that a harbour…