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It’s been an action-packed week! A beaked whale made a rare but disturbing visit off the coast of Les Bergeronnes. Blue whales are another highlight with the arrival of B246 (a.k.a. \u201cJaw-Breaker\u201d), plus four individuals in the estuary and a sighting of three individuals in the gulf, not to mention the discreet detour of this giant to Gasp\u00e9 Bay. These waters have been mostly occupied by two humpback whales, while the Saguenay\u2013St. Lawrence Marine Park has been hosting two fin whales and two humpbacks. Seals, belugas, and minke whales round out this summer scene.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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