Gulf of St. Lawrence: Analyzing fish blood can show us how healthy they are

The industrialization of the fishing industry and changes in the environment have raised many issues about the management of our fisheries. (Fanny Fronton), Fourni par l'auteur

The Gulf of St. Lawrence is an invaluable resource for Canada. Fish and shellfish fisheries that date to the 16th century have remained an essential source of income for many communities, including those on the North Shore and Gaspésie or the Îles-de-la-Madeleine.

For example, in Îles-de-la-Madeleine, nearly 1,800 jobs (for a total of 12,500 inhabitants) were linked to fishing in 2015.