Collaborative study of the basking shark as an umbrella species for inclusive, climate-adaptive conservation in the Gulf of St. Lawrence

This project aims to better understand and support the conservation of the basking shark in the Gulf of St. Lawrence. It will combine scientific observations with those of fishers to document the basking shark’s distribution and document local, indigenous and non-indigenous fishers’ perceptions of its conservation. The results will contribute to the planning of marine protected areas, notably the future Anticosti-Mingan marine park.