Space for Life… on the St. Lawrence River!
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February 11, 2016
Late 2015, and a handful of Space for Life employees push the notion of teamwork even further by founding the first Space for Life ice canoeing team...Read more
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Face-to-face with an animal care officer: Anne-Marie Plante
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December 17, 2015
Behind the scenes at our institutions there are all kinds of individuals who cultivate the art of understanding and caring for our live collections...Read more
Fish, excursions and embryos
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September 11, 2014
Back to the base Crossing the Drake Passage was smooth, and punctuated by thick fogs. When I arrived in Palmer Station (64 77’S, 64 05’W, Anvers...Read more
2014 mission in the Antarctic: a step backwards or a new sense of wonder?
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July 11, 2014
Late January 2014. I’ve been called on once again to take part in the work of the team of Dr. Detrich of Northeastern University . His project, which...Read more
Unsuspected wealth
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July 4, 2014
When we think of the rich biological diversity in the Gulf of St. Lawrence, what mostly comes to mind are the whales, the seabirds, and the fish (...Read more
Love is in the air at the Biodôme!
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May 8, 2014
During the month of May at the Biodôme, it’s the season for love. The birds in the North American ecosystems are in reproduction phase. For example,...Read more
The blackfin icefish, a study topic in the fight against osteoporosis?
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June 25, 2013
The blackfin icefish and Antarctic fish in general demonstrate a pronounced stenothermia and adaptations unique to the Antarctic environment. In...Read more
Not your average “cruise”!
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May 31, 2013
The pattern is as follows: a drag of the net every two hours on predetermined fishing sites, 24 hours a day unless otherwise informed by the captain...Read more
Crossing on board the Laurence M. Gould
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May 25, 2013
The Laurence M. Gould is a 70-meter icebreaker that can stay at sea for 74 days. Its top speed is about 25 kph. From my upper berth I hear sounds...Read more
