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Discovering the three largest shipwrecks in the St. Lawrence River

Of all the rivers in the world, the St. Lawrence River is undeniably one of the most challenging for mariners.

The Conversation · Oct 7, 2022

Exploring the St. Lawrence River through the performing arts

The St. Lawrence River constitutes an immense theatre of activity that is beyond our comprehension. The size of the river makes it impossible to grasp it in its entirety. Even if we were to gather together all the scientific, economic, historical, cultural, industrial, political and logistical knowledge we have about…

The Conversation · Sep 16, 2022

Navigating climate change: How shipping is adapting in the St. Lawrence

When compared to other major river navigation routes around the world, the St. Lawrence River is a favoured waterway.

The Conversation · Sep 7, 2022

The St. Lawrence River tourism industry: Caught between fantasy and reality

When tourists think of Québec, the St. Lawrence River is one of the main things that come to mind, especially the wide, eastern part of the river’s estuary, with its spectacular sunsets that give visitors the feeling they’re on the seaside.

The Conversation · Jun 29, 2022

Why the St. Lawrence estuary is running out of breath

There’s no sign of it on the surface, but the water at the bottom of the estuary of the Lower St. Lawrence River is running out of breath. There is less and less dissolved oxygen in this deep water, and this deoxygenation cannot be fixed.

The Conversation · Jun 15, 2022