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Research projects at the Biodôme

Pteroglossus viridis

Support for collection maintenance

The Biodôme is a veritable “laboratory,” allowing researchers to study the inter-relations between organisms and the physical factors in their environments, and between organisms themselves.
Study of the hypoxic zones of the St. Lawrence.

Ecology of species and habitats

The objective of this research project was to test the effects of hypoxia, hyperoxia and dissolved oxygen (DO) fluctuations on survival, growth and several other physiological indicators of stress and health in young spotted wolfish.
Anarhichas lupus

Sustainable development

Protection of habitats, conservation of biodiversity and adopting responsible behaviour towards nature to promote sustainable development.
Castor canadensis.

Urban animal problems

The objective of this project is to keep the beavers in their natural habitat while limiting their number.