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Restoration of an Eelgrass Bed in the Cove of Pointe-au-Père (2017-2018)

Seagrass cover and composition

The eelgrass beds in Pointe-au-Père cove have been affected for decades by human activities, which hampers its natural regeneration. Therefore, eelgrass plant transplantation has been proposed to give it a boost and ensure its rehabilitation. The first phase of work was carried out at the end of May 2017, when nearly 15,000 eelgrass plants were transplanted from a donor eelgrass bed in Rimouski Bay, which is known to be in excellent health. A second phase of work is planned for 2018 when the same quantity of eelgrass plants will be transplanted.

Eelgrass beds are home to a rich biodiversity, serving as a nursery, hiding place, larder, and spawning grounds for many fish species, crustaceans, and molluscs. Restoring this habitat also means sustainably ensuring the return of a diversified fauna.

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DOIhttps://doi.org/10.26071/3d0c057b-ab39-4a7b
Temporal extent2017-05-01 – 2018-12-31
Vertical extent0.0 – 0.0 m
Date (creation)2017-05-01
Date (publication)2018-06-18
Date (revision)2020-02-21
Statuscompleted
Update frequencyasNeeded
Metadata languagefr
ProjectsComités ZIP
LicenseCreative Commons Attribution 4.0
Source metadataISO 19115 XML
Last updated2026-07-31
Created2026-07-31
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