Since April, Serge Gosselin has been the new director of the Canadian Hydrographic Service, Quebec Region. He is taking over from Andrée Bolduc.
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New Director of the Canadian Hydrographic Service 
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Boaters and Beluga Whales: Keep Your Distance! Boaters who travelling Saint-Jean-Port-Joli and Saint Simon, in the heart of the beluga whale's habitat in the St. Lawrence, frequently observe this marine mammal, in particular females with their calves. However, disturbance caused by humans is one of the main threats to the recovery of this threatened population. 
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Consultations on Listing Two Skate Species Under the Species at Risk Act Fisheries and Oceans Canada is currently considering the possible listing of the Smooth skate (Laurentian-Scotian population) and the Thorny skate as species of special concern. 
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Icebreakers: How Do They Work? To be considered an icebreaker, a vessel must have three characteristics: 
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Investments in Small Craft Harbours in Quebec By spring 2017, some 62.6 million dollars will have been allocated for 54 harbour infrastructure projects in Quebec. Under the direction of Fisheries and Oceans Canada, these projects will be carried out in cooperation with the harbour authorities that operate and manage these facilities for local users. 
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Return of the Redfish? The early 1990s were exciting times for commercial fisheries in the Gulf of St. Lawrence due to an abundance of redfish. But in 1995, the stock collapsed. A moratorium was imposed and fishing of redfish was banned. 
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The Canadian Hydrographic Service Presents at the 2015 Montreal Boat and Water Sports Show While participating in the 2015 Montreal Boat and Water Sports Show last February, the Canadian Hydrographic Service (CHS) took the opportunity to meet with recreational boaters. 
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Rivière-à-la-Martre Lighthouse: more than 9,000 Years of History A few years ago, those in charge of work being done on the Rivière-à-la-Martre lighthouse, in the Gaspé area, made a wonderful discovery. Did you know that the lighthouse is located near the site of a former quarry, operated by the First Nations approximately 9,000 years ago? The recovery of prehistoric artifacts, such as blades and a chisel, has confirmed the presence of significant tooling activities at this site. 
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Fishery Officers Meet Outdoor Enthusiasts Fisheries and Oceans Canada took advantage of its participation in the 2015 Hunting, Fishing and Camping Show in Québec to inaugurate its booth, “Fishery Officers, Protecting our resources” . 
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The Canadian Coast Guard Modernizes its Vessels' on-Board Communications In order to modernize the safety of its operations, the Canadian Coast Guard is replacing the internal communication system on board its vessels. The CCGS Des Groseilliers is the third and final heavy icebreaker operating in the St. Lawrence area to be equipped with the new system, following the CCGS Pierre Radisson and the CCGS Amundsen. 
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