Mer Bleue Bog (original) (raw)
Mer Bleue Bog is a 33.43 km2 (12.91 sq mi) protected area in Gloucester, Ontario, an eastern suburb of Ottawa in Eastern Ontario, Canada. Its main feature is a sphagnum bog that is situated in an ancient channel of the Ottawa River and is a remarkable boreal-like ecosystem normally not found this far south. Stunted black spruce, tamarack, bog rosemary, blueberry, and cottongrass are some of the unusual species that have adapted to the acidic waters of the bog. The name "Mer Bleue" (French, meaning "blue sea") is thought to describe the bog's appearance when it is covered in morning fog.
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| dbo:abstract | Mer Bleue Bog is a 33.43 km2 (12.91 sq mi) protected area in Gloucester, Ontario, an eastern suburb of Ottawa in Eastern Ontario, Canada. Its main feature is a sphagnum bog that is situated in an ancient channel of the Ottawa River and is a remarkable boreal-like ecosystem normally not found this far south. Stunted black spruce, tamarack, bog rosemary, blueberry, and cottongrass are some of the unusual species that have adapted to the acidic waters of the bog. The area provides habitat for many species, including beaver, muskrat, waterfowl, and the rare spotted turtle (Clemmys guttata). A 1.2 km (¾ mile) boardwalk allows visitors to explore a section of the bog. There are hiking trails that follow raised areas along the edges of the bog and cross-country skiing trails for use in winter. The conservation area is managed by the National Capital Commission. The value of this unique wetland was not always recognized. During World War II, the Royal Canadian Air Force used this area for bombing practice. Now, this area has been designated as a Wetland of International Significance under the Ramsar Convention since October 1995, and an Area of Natural and Scientific Interest since 2011. The name "Mer Bleue" (French, meaning "blue sea") is thought to describe the bog's appearance when it is covered in morning fog. (en) L’aire de conservation de la Mer Bleue est une vaste tourbière de sphaigne couvrant une zone environnementale d’une superficie de 33,43 km², située à une vingtaine de kilomètres à l’est du centre-ville d’Ottawa dans la province de l'Ontario au Canada. Cette tourbière forme un écosystème de type boréal, un milieu naturel que l’on retrouve généralement dans les régions plus septentrionales, dans le grand nord canadien. Les pionniers canadiens-français nommèrent cet endroit sauvage "mer bleue" en raison de la couleur bleutée des gaz émanant de la tourbe formée par la décomposition des végétaux et visible dans la demi-obscurité matinale ou en soirée. En emmagasinant le carbone, les forêts de ce marécage tourbeux devient un allié dans le cadre de la lutte contre les changements climatiques. Cependant, lorsqu'elles se dessèchent ou brûlent, elles libèrent de nouveau du carbone dans l'atmosphère. (fr) |
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| rdfs:comment | Mer Bleue Bog is a 33.43 km2 (12.91 sq mi) protected area in Gloucester, Ontario, an eastern suburb of Ottawa in Eastern Ontario, Canada. Its main feature is a sphagnum bog that is situated in an ancient channel of the Ottawa River and is a remarkable boreal-like ecosystem normally not found this far south. Stunted black spruce, tamarack, bog rosemary, blueberry, and cottongrass are some of the unusual species that have adapted to the acidic waters of the bog. The name "Mer Bleue" (French, meaning "blue sea") is thought to describe the bog's appearance when it is covered in morning fog. (en) L’aire de conservation de la Mer Bleue est une vaste tourbière de sphaigne couvrant une zone environnementale d’une superficie de 33,43 km², située à une vingtaine de kilomètres à l’est du centre-ville d’Ottawa dans la province de l'Ontario au Canada. Cette tourbière forme un écosystème de type boréal, un milieu naturel que l’on retrouve généralement dans les régions plus septentrionales, dans le grand nord canadien. (fr) |
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