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Scientists, conservationists and ordinary people flock to the ice floes in the Gulf of St

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Scientists, conservationists and ordinary people flock to the ice floes in the Gulf of St

Date2/16/1991

Names

Loek, Dick (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Original Toronto Star caption: Scientists; conservationists and ordinary people flock to the ice floes in the Gulf of St. Lawrence to see these newborn bundles of fur. The rest of the world is fascinated -- but Canada all but ignores this high drama ?

Subject

Seals (Animals)

Medium

Photographs

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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)

Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0001464F

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