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.
News - 28/6/2017

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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