On June 2, Luc Boucher took on the role of Area Director for the Magdalen Islands.
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Luc Boucher Appointed Area Director, Magdalen Islands 
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Empress of Ireland: Subject of evolving hydrographic technologies Major nautical advances have been made since the 1914 sinking of the Empress of Ireland ocean liner. At the time of the shipwreck, there was no sonar, no GPS, and navigating with digital charts was still beyond the reach of even the most scientific of imaginations. It was not until 1983 that the Canadian Hydrographic Service was able to indicate the wreck's location on Chart 1236. 
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Species at Risk Act – Consultation Underway for the Hickorynut Fisheries and Oceans Canada is studying the possibility of protecting the hickorynut under the Species at Risk Act and is inviting interested individuals and organizations to share their views until June 9, 2014. 
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Recreational Groundfish and Pelagic Fisheries: Reminder about Rules In Quebec, Fisheries and Oceans Canada is responsible for managing recreational fishing (also known as sport fishing) of marine species, meaning fish that live exclusively in saltwater. 
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Yves de Lafontaine, New Director of the Maurice Lamontagne Institute Fisheries and Oceans Canada is announcing the appointment of Yves de Lafontaine to the position of Regional Director of Science and Director of the Maurice Lamontagne Institute. He is replacing Ariane Plourde, who left in December 2013 to pursue her career at the head of the Institut des sciences de la mer de Rimouski. 
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New Provisions of the Fisheries Act On June 29, 2012, the Fisheries Act was amended to strengthen DFO’s ability to manage threats to the sustainability and productivity of Canada’s commercial, recreational and Aboriginal fisheries. These changes include improved compliance and protection tools, and more accurate and consistent regulatory requirements. Provisions to establish or strengthen partnerships, including with other government agencies and local groups to ensure a comprehensive approach is taken to protect fisheries, are also part of these amendments. 
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2013: What’s New in the Gulf of St. Lawrence? Every year, through the Atlantic Zone Monitoring Program, Fisheries and Oceans Canada assesses the physical oceanography conditions in the Gulf of St. Lawrence. Here are a few highlights for 2013. 
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Good Progress Towards Integrated Management of the Gulf of St. Lawrence Fisheries and Oceans Canada has just published the Gulf of St. Lawrence Integrated Management Plan. This initiative proposes a framework for better integration of decisions regarding human activities that affect the ecosystem. This plan is the result of a major review conducted by federal government departments, provincial governments and Aboriginal organizations. 
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Poaching Alert: For the Protection of Fisheries Resources Protecting fisheries resources requires constant vigilance. Illegal fishing activities can have a major impact on species and the communities that depend on fishing activities. Unfortunately, given the size of both the land and sea area, Fishery Officers cannot be everywhere at all times. 
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Update on Fisheries Management Service Delivery – Highlights Several months ago, Fisheries and Oceans Canada began making adjustments to its fisheries management services. This modernization included the following changes: 
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