19 June 2025 Gaspé Bay has been the scene of some remarkable sightings, with a dozen or so humpback whales, six fin whales, and four blue whales in recent days. Several cetaceans have…
24 April 2025 Ah, springtime! Newly budding trees, outings along the shore without being so bundled up you can’t even see, poutine trucks, not to mention minke whales in the St. Lawrence, belugas…
17 April 2025 Fin whales were well represented this week, as were belugas and seals. When they surface, some of these individuals have been showing familiar backs or dorsal fins. Spouts of great…
15 August 2024 Whether it’s groups of white-sided dolphins breaking the surface in successive bursts, minke whales showing their bellies, or the humpback whale Siam erupting out of the water, marine mammals have…
22 July 2024 Every summer, fin whales come to the nutrient-rich waters of the St. Lawrence to feed, only to leave at the end of the season. Where do they go for the…
24 May 2024 Fin whales are stealing the show this week, in large numbers. Individuals have even been identified, and some regulars are back! Beluga whales, minke whales, porpoises and three species of…
1 May 2024 The migrations of large rorquals still hold many mysteries. Where do they go in winter? How long do they stay in the estuary? It was to answer these kinds of…
11 January 2024 The presence of fin whales in the estuary surprised observers just in time for New Year’s. Harp seals have been increasingly settling down on the shores while a few belugas…
7 December 2023 What could possibly spark the interest of adults and children alike, drawing a crowd on the shores of Franquelin one recent morning? The towering breaths of a blue whale offshore!
24 August 2023 The Mediterranean Sea is home to a unique population of fin whales that has evolved separately from the North Atlantic population, giving it a distinct genetic signature. Scientists have turned…
