The Southern Gulf is definitely is a hotspot for copepods, hence why the Right Whales frequent this area. Unfortunately, it is offshore and where the snow crab fishery takes place along with heavy shipping as cargo ships frequent the area on their ventures towards the Saint Lawrence River. Also cruise ships along with Oil tankers to a lesser degree.
The Southern Gulf is definitely is a hotspot for copepods, hence why the Right Whales frequent this area.
Unfortunately, it is offshore and where the snow crab fishery takes place along with heavy shipping as cargo ships frequent the area on their ventures towards the Saint Lawrence River. Also cruise ships along with Oil tankers to a lesser degree.