Invasion or Evolution.

A translation by Judith Turcotte. Invasive species modify the biodiversity of the St. Lawrence. In our river today, we find species, plants, mushrooms and micro-organisms that were not there a few years ago. More than 180 invasive species are identified. We are not the only ones experiencing this phenomenon; more than 37,000 invasive species have … Lire plus

Incredible Reproduction

A translation by Judith Turcotte. The zebra mussels have invaded the St. Lawrence River and our lakes. The rapid progression of this invasion took us by surprise. We know today that the female zebra mussel can hatch up to 1 million eggs per reproductive season. This rate of reproduction allows the mussels to colonize new habitats … Lire plus