Expo-Science 2012 in Grandes Bergeronnes, Québec
 | Feb. 4, 2012 - On February 2nd, the Expo-Science 2012 took place in Grandes Bergeronnes on the upper north shore of the St. Lawrence estuary. The exhibit, which was at its second edition this year, attracts some 300 students, the general public, and the media. As part of the Mériscope's public outreach program, we have participated in the Expo-Science 2012 with an interactive display on bioacoustic research in the marine environment. more ... |
Highlights of the field season 2011
 | Nov. 30, 2011 – The summer season 2011 was remarkable with regard to both, the field work and the lab projects. We were able to get substantial distribution data of minke whales, blue whales, and belugas for our habitat model. In an attempt to recover two radio tags for Dr. Brian Kot from Texas A&M University at Galveston, we covered a large portion of the estuary with our tracking equipment from land and from air. more ... |
Course program 2011 on the biology of marine mammals
 | Dec. 30, 2010 - In 2011, we are again offering field courses in marine mammalogy at our field site on the St. Lawrence North Shore to students and the general public. These courses last two weeks, include 5-6 day trips at sea, accomodation and meals, and several talks and lab sessions on the biology of marine mammals and the oceanography of the St. Lawrence. For information on prices, available dates, and registration, see Education. |
Passive acoustic monitoring of belugas and harbour porpoises – new studies on the effects of anthropogenic noise
 | June 1st, 2010 - This season, we will be conducting passive acoustic monitoring of belugas and harbour porpoises in the St. Lawrence, in close collaboration with the German Oceanographic Museum in Stralsund and the University of Greifswald (Germany). The aim of the beluga study is to compare call rates between three acoustically different marine habitats and to see if anthropogenic noise affects the vocal behaviour of belugas. more ... |
18th Biennial Conference on the Biology of Marine Mammals
 | Oct. 31, 2009 - Four members of the Mériscope team were attending the 18th Biennial Conference on the Biology of Marine Mammals, held in Quebec City from 12-16 October 2009. It was a very stimulating event attended by almost 1800 people coming from the four corners of the globe. This conference was remarkable in terms of scientific advances in domains of special interest. more ... |
New docks and a new fireplace at the Mériscope
 | Sept. 30, 2009 - Just about a week after we had acquired our new zodiac, we learned that the municipality had decided to abandon the more or less floating docks because they were definitely due for replacement. We have made the necessary moves quickly to get a permit to build a private dock, to find sponsors for building materials, and to mobilize volunteers to put everything together. A few weeks later, the private dock of the Mériscope was a reality, offering enough space for 6 inflatable boats. more ... |
Finally - a new boat for the Mériscope: the "Narval"
 | July 15, 2009 - After several months of browsing the used boat market for rigid-hulled inflatables, we have acquired a 22 foot Zeppelin in pristine condition, equipped with an almost new 130 HP outboard and stuffed with high-grade electronics. With this boat, the Mériscope becomes fully independent for its operations at sea, a very important step for a small organization like us. more ... |
Whale photo exhibition opens in picturesque castle of Pro Natura in Yverdon, Switzerland
 | March 17, 2009 - In collaboration with Pro Natura, the largest conservation organization in Switzerland, the Mériscope is inviting the public to a photo exhibition about whales in the Pro Natura Centre Champ-Pittet, situated in the scenic wetland sanctuary called "Grande Cariçaie" next to Yverdon-les-Bains. Presented on the walls of the picturesque castle, stunning photos will show blue whales, humpbacks and minke whales. more ... |
