Miguasha National Park
national park of Quebec
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Miguasha National Park1:44
Welcome to the sweeping coastline of the Gaspé Peninsula in Quebec, and to the hallowed grounds of Miguasha National Park. Standing here, looking out over the Gulf of Saint Lawrence, we are not merely observing a beautiful…
Listen in the app2The Devonian Estuary Environment1:45
Let us begin by dissecting the specific environmental conditions that created the fossil beds of Miguasha. 370 million years ago, the geography of the Earth was entirely unrecognizable. …
Listen in the app3The 1842 Discovery: Gesner's Insight1:37
The scientific realization of Miguasha's profound importance dates back to 1842. It was in that year that Dr. …
Listen in the app4The Apex Predators: Giant Placoderms1:36
As we walk the trails overlooking the water, imagine the hierarchy of the Devonian food chain. Miguasha's fossils reveal that these waters were patrolled by some of the most terrifying predators the Earth has ever produced: the…
Listen in the app5Eusthenopteron: The Lobe-Finned Pioneer1:44
We now arrive at the scientific crown jewel of Miguasha. While the giant placoderms represent an evolutionary dead end, another creature found in these cliffs represents our direct lineage. …
Listen in the app6Elpistostege: The Fish with Fingers1:40
The scientific narrative of Miguasha is not confined to the 19th century; it is actively rewriting history today. In 2010, researchers at the park made a discovery that sent shockwaves through the field of evolutionary biology. …
Listen in the app7The Modern Laboratory and Conservation1:34
Our final section brings us to the operational reality of Miguasha National Park today. This is not merely a static monument to the past; it is a highly active, state-of-the-art research nexus. …
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As our tour of Miguasha National Park comes to an end, take a final look at the imposing, stratified cliffs rising above the sea. We have journeyed through 370 million years of history, analyzing the anoxic muds that perfectly…
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What is Miguasha National Park?
Miguasha National Park is a place with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Type | Heritage |
|---|---|
| Story sections | 8 |
| Total length | 12 min 51 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 48.1106, -66.3694 |
| Last updated |