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	Two dolphin species White-beaked dolphins rarely visit the Estuary. A small group of four was observed off Portneuf-sur-mer. Four Atlantic white-sided dolphins were noted in the Rimouski area. But, how does one tell them apart?


	Toxic algua bloom in the St. Lawrence Estuary News Release: Governement of Canada and Réseau québécois d'urgence pour les mammifères marins. This red tide has been present for several days. Although many dead birds, fish and marine mammals have been sighted, a link has not been established between these two events. Field and laboratory work is currently being carried out.

	Researchers interpret humpback whale sounds Migrating humpback whales were recorded for three years; the wops and thwops that they emit may be associated with cow/calf communication and males seeking females.



	This week, Whales online invites you to visit the following pages: The North Atlantic right whale What do fin whales do during the day? And at night? Communication : Music to swim by



	Consult the list of selected questions from 2002 to 2007.

	During an interview with Émilien Pelletier, who holds the title of Research Chair of Canada in Marine Ecotoxicology at ISMER (Institut des sciences de la mer de Rimouski), Whales online asked the following question : Is the St. Lawrence in better shape than it was 20 years ago?

	Whale rescuer Meet Jon Lien, Honorary Research Professor at Memorial University (Newfoundland)

	The Estuary Bulletin: Sightings, Research and Conservation