Virtual Museum of Canada

WATERS OF LIFE

LIFE UNDERWATER

VEGETATION - DISTRIBUTION

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Ship far into the waterway

The shallow waters of the north and south shores and their gently sloping banks promote the growth of vast stands of aquatic plants.

Aerial photograph of the Lake Saint-Pierre archipelago

In the waterway, on the other hand, the greater depth and strong currents prevent plants from becoming established.

Ship in the waterway

One finds here the absence of aquatic plants in the waterway.

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Wave in front of a ship

The movement of ships creates significant waves.

Aquatic plants in Saint-François Bay

Saint-François Bay

The highest densities of macrophytes are observed near the south shore, by the mouths of the Yamaska and Richelieu Rivers.

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LIFE UNDERWATER

VEGETATION