Protect

Studies for Better Protection

To protect, it is first important to understand. Thanks to science, the Marine Park’s team is able to understand local ecosystems and monitor their health. Science is also the basis for developing methods to mitigate the impacts of human activities and assessing their effectiveness. On average, roughly 50 scientific projects are conducted in the Marine Park every year.

Concrete Applications

Ever since the Marine Park was created in 1998, a number of protective measures based on scientific knowledge have been implemented. Examples include:

Baie Sainte-Marguerite

Baie Sainte-Marguerite

Mitigating Watercraft-caused Disturbance to Belugas

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The mouth of the Saguenay Fjord

Slowdown measure at the mouth of the Saguenay Fjord

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estuaire maritime

Voluntary Slowdown
for Merchant Ships

Voluntary Slowdown for Merchant Ships

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estuaire moyen

Creation of a Conservation Sector in the Upper Estuary

Creation of a Conservation Sector

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Discover the monitoring taking place in the Saguenay-St. Lawrence Marine Park

The Marine Park team monitors ecosystem health through 14 different scientific monitoring projects carried out in collaboration with its partners. The environmental sustainability monitoring program measures the progress made over the years and the effectiveness of protective actions.

Discover

An open-air laboratory

With over 2,200 species, unique geomorphology and a rich maritime history, the Marine Park offers interested scientists a variety of topics for research.

In addition to Parks Canada and Sépaq, other organizations also play a role in furthering our knowledge of the Marine Park’s ecosystems. Researchers from universities, Cégeps, governmental and non-governmental organizations, museums, Indigenous communities and independent researchers are pushing the limits of the unknown.

Scientific research permit

Scientific research and harvesting activities for educational purposes are subject to scientific research permits delivered by Parks Canada. Prior to undertaking any project in the Saguenay-St. Lawrence Marine Park, a valid scientific permit must be obtained.

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