Thursday, January 6, 2011

Gulf of Saint Lawrence #2 Animal life

The gulf's fish include such species as sturgeon, smelt, codfish (endangered) and herring. Mammals include the beluga whale (Delphinapterus leucas),the blue whale ( Baleonoptera musculus; an endangered species) and others.The gulf also has many species of mollusks such as the soft-shell clam (Mya arenaria), among others. The entire gulf experiences a massive migration of bustards, ducks, and geese, which make use of the sandy shores or river reefs as seasonal food sources. The gulf is also home to the leatherback turtle, (Dermochelys coriacea; an endangered species).

 47°46'17.44"N
 62°50'27.97"W

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