Institut des Sciences de la Mer de Rimouski

The crew of the Seascape Modeling Lab has just returned from a mission to Rimouski, Quebec (or "Remote-ski" as some say).  We visited the Institut des Sciences de la Mer de Rimouski and the Institut Maurice-Lamontagne, where there is some interesting work on the Gulf of St. Lawrence.  For those of us working in the Gulf of Maine, this is a good place to build collaborations.  There is a lot to compare and contrast between the two gulfs.  The two systems are so close to each other--even linked by currents--but can be as different as the Labrador Sea and the Norwegian Sea.

We were hosted by Frederic Maps--an oceanographer who is working in our lab this year.  He showed us some classic Quebec sights, such as a blue whale (see photo), some great Northern Lights, and poutine.  I thought I'd share a couple of Pete's pictures of this excellent trip.  I look forward to another visit hopefully soon.