Espace pour la vie and Génome Québec invite the public to take part in a community-science activity whose aim is a better understanding of the state of biodiversity in the St. Lawrence River Estuary through analysis of the environmental DNA (eDNA) contained in a simple water sample. At the heart of this project lies the beluga, an emblematic sentinel species in Québec. On the banks of the St. Lawrence River Estuary, the public is invited to collect samples of water containing environmental eDNA, using a protocol developed by Génome Québec and guided by the Biodôme’s education team. The samples will be analyzed at Génome Québec’s Centre d’expertise et de services. The results will afterwards be made available both for research purposes and to the general public. How to take part Sampling dates and site La MalbaieCentre Écologique de Port-au-Saumon July 5: 9 am to 3 pm August 23: 1 to 6 pm CacounaPointe de Cacouna Ktopeqonok July 5: 9 am to 2 pm August 23: 1 to 6 pm TadoussacCentre d’interprétation des mammifères marins July 6: 9:30 am to 3:30 pm August 24: 1 to 6 pm RimouskiParc national du Bic The sampling site is located inside Sépaq's Parc national du Bic, via the entrance to the Cap-à-l'Orignal sector. Daily access fees apply. July 6: 9:30 am to 3:30 pm August 24: 1 to 6 pm code Beluga, an initiative of Génome Québec and Espace pour la vie