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Enormous whales, belugas and seals are found in the
St. Lawrence River. These marine mammals are drawn by the abundant food found
in these waters, as are the hundreds of thousands birds
living in the area. Fish and shellfish are caught
as food by humans, though quotas are established to prevent overfishing. Did you
know that laws exist to protect endangered animals, plants
and habitats? And there are many fun facts
to learn about the river!
The St. Lawrence River has over 10 000 islands of all sizes, many of which are
uninhabited and serve as a nesting ground for birds, well away from human civilization.
Dozens of species of shore birds are quite content to stay close to home, except
for migratory birds that flock to the marshes by the hundreds of thousands in
the spring and fall.
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