About us
Founded in 1995 by Member of Parliament Charles-Eugène Marin, Explorama: Sea, Mountains and Wonders was, at the time, dedicated to introducing visitors to the wonders of the Gaspé Peninsula. The centre interpreted the sea, the mountains, culture and Gaspesian history.
In 2004, Explorama began a major shift towards scientific museology and marine sciences.
Today, Exploramer, Discovering the Sea is a museum institution recognized by the Ministère de la Culture et des Communications du Québec and its mission is to raise public awareness about conservation and knowledge of the St. Lawrence marine ecosystem.
As part of its general mission, Exploramer’s objects are as follows:
- To establish and maintain a living collection of St. Lawrence marine species;
- To raise awareness and educate the public about the St. Lawrence through museal and interactive activities;
- To raise awareness and educate visitors on the protection of the St. Lawrence through activities at sea and on the shoreline;
- To offer an educational program linked to the official school program;
- To contribute to the scientific education of young people through a scientific competition;
- To contribute to the professionalization of students in the fields related to the mission;
- To operate and manage the Smarter Seafood Program for the enhancement of seafood products;
- To provide, administer and maintain a high quality museum institution.
Board of directors
Gilles Thériault
Retired lawyer
President
Gaston Dubé
Engineer
Vice-president
Sylvain Tanguay
Inkeeper
Secretary-Treasurer
Rachel Léger
Retired Director of the Montreal Biodome
Administrator
Ariane Lévesque
Representative of the City of Sainte-Anne-des-Monts
Administrator
Yves de Lafontaine
Science Manager
Administrator
Permanent Team
Sandra Gauthier
Executive Director
sandra.gauthier@exploramer.qc.ca
418-763-2500 ext.235
Mathieu Lemonde Landry
Living collection Supervisor
mathieu.lemonde-landry@exploramer.qc.ca
418-763-2500 ext.222
Élizabeth Simard
Interpretation Coordinator
interpretation@exploramer.qc.ca
418-763-2500 ext.225
Coralie Huppé-Gignac
Interpretation Assistant
adj.interpretation@exploramer.qc.ca
418-763-2500 ext.225
Audrey Braussaud
Permanent Scientific animator
Maylis Persoons
Museology projects Coordinator
musee@exploramer.qc.ca
418-763-2500 ext.221
Aurélie Verdeil
Museology Assistant
adj.musee@exploramer.qc.ca
418-763-2500 ext.237
Nolwenn Sylvestre–Maurice
Museum Technician
tech.musee@exploramer.qc.ca
418-763-2500
Pascale Waymel
Marketing and Sales Manager
marketing@exploramer.qc.ca
418-763-2500 ext.227
Jessica Belzile
Smarter Seafood Coordinator
fourchette.bleue@exploramer.qc.ca
418-763-2500 ext.236
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fourchette.bleueValérie Therrien
Accounts department
administration@exploramer.qc.ca
418-763-2500 ext.223
Élodie Schneider
Communications and social media officer
communication@exploramer.qc.ca
418-763-2500 ext.230
Ronald Servant
Ship Captain
Billy Labrie
Ship Captain
Patrice Henley
Maintenance
Over the past few years, Exploramer has received numerous awards for all its activities:
- 2005 Tourism Industry Award at the Gala de la Reconnaissance Desjardins, Chambre de commerce de la Haute-Gaspésie;
- 2007 Tourism Industry Award at the Gala de la Reconnaissance Desjardins, Chambre de commerce de la Haute-Gaspésie;
- 2008 Tourist Attraction Award at the Grands Prix régionaux du tourisme, Association touristique de la Gaspésie;
- 2008 Silver Award, Tourist Attraction of less than 100 000 visitors at the Grands Prix nationaux du tourisme, Tourisme Québec;
- 2008 Excellence Award, Museum institution with a budget between $500,000 and $2 million, Société des musées québécois;
- 2010 Sustainable Tourism Award at the Grands Prix régionaux du tourisme, Association touristique de la Gaspésie;
- Phénix de l’Environnement – sustainable consumption 2010, Ministère de l’Environnement du Québec;
- 2010 Québec corporate citizen Award, magazine l’Actualité;
- 2014 Environmental Excellence Award, Conseil régional de l’environnement Gaspésie- Îles de la Madeleine.
- Nomination Company or Initiative of the Year for Smarter Seafood – 2018 – Gala Les Lauriers de la gastronomie québécoise
Exploramer wishes to thank its financial partners who contribute to the pursuit of its mission and its development:
Exploramer would also like to thank its scientific partners:
