St. Lawrence week: fin whale
By Marie-Sophie Giroux
Rapid and Agile Greyhound of the Sea
During the St. Lawrence Week, Whales Online features every day a different whale species portrait. A souvenir, a quote, pictures, a story. Each encounter with a whale has an impact. Today, Marie-Sophie Giroux presents a photo gallery of her favorite pictures of the fin whale.
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To read the next one: The Minke Whale
Marie-Sophie Giroux joined the GREMM in 2005. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Marine Biology and a diploma in Environmental Consulting. As Lead Naturalist, she oversees and coordinates the team working at the Marine Mammal Interpretation Centre and writes for Whales Online and Whale Portraits. She loves to share “whale stories” with visitors to the CIMM and readers alike.
Marie-Sophie Giroux
Marie-Sophie Giroux joined the GREMM in 2005 until 2018. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Marine Biology and a diploma in Environmental Consulting. As Lead Naturalist, she oversees and coordinates the team working at the Marine Mammal Interpretation Centre and writes for Whales Online and Whale Portraits. She loves to share “whale stories” with visitors to the CIMM and readers alike.
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