In addition these plankton rich waters team with krill, the shrimp-like prey most desired by the largest animal in the world, the blue whale. Through research sessions, we offer our guests the opportunity to observe and contribute to the study of blue, finback and humpback whales from 24 ft rigid-hulled inflatable boats. Each day, weather permitting, we leave from the docks at Mingan and spend 6 to 10 hours seeking the various whales of the area. Our research sessions provide unique wildlife experiences, often at close quarters. Participation in field work on the water with the research team or, in case of bad weather, in the Interpretation Center taking part in activities related to research.
Evening is a good time for lectures, slide shows and videos, especially on bad weather days.
If people have incurred a run of bad weather and have had several evening lectures, we will take them to dinner at a restaurant outside Longue-Pointe and it is sometimes possible to find live music in Havre St. Pierre. Participants will have the opportunity to get acquainted with biopsy techniques, genetics, marine mammal classification, acoustics, feeding and migrating patterns evolution and adaptations of whales to their environment, diving physiology, toxicology, social behavior, whale anatomy and whaling history. All of these activities are conducted in our Interpretation Center. Guests will enjoy participating with our research team and will be allowed to get close to the whales. Rooms are comfortable with private bathrooms, cable TV. and telephones.