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The Broadcast

CBC

We explore the ocean through a climate change lens. We strive to make the ocean healthier by listening to those who work on it, study it, live next to and are inspired by it. We help you understand ocean science, innovation and technology, and how climate change affects our ocean and the world at large. You can reach us by email: [email protected]

Fisherman wonders why 'hook and lining' for cod is prohibited in two large areas off NL + He was one of Canada's youngest sea captains, and now Sid Hynes is a member of the Order of Canada

Terry Ryan says "hook and lining" for cod is on the increase, but wonders why harvesters are not allowed to use this fishing method in the Hawke Channel or Fund Island Deep areas + A life in and around ships and now the Order of Canada, but what accomplishments mean the most to Capt. Sid Hynes?

Oct 16

25 min

The John Quinton Ltd. fishing premises in Bonavista Bay has been preserved, but what does the future hold for these buildings? We'll take you to Red Cliffe to hear the plans for this historic property

Red Cliffe resident Gus Oldford has a lot of memories of the Quinton premises + Shawna Prince takes us on a tour of the historic fishing premises + Shiann Hynes sees a lot of potential in tourism in the community of Red Cliffe.

Oct 15

22 min

Alex Hickey and Bud Davidge talk about their new book: 'All for a Song: The Lyrics and Legacy of Bud Davidge'

All for a Song: Songwriter Bud Davidge and author Alex Hickey talk about the legacy of Simani and the significance of Bud's lyrics over the past 50 years.

Oct 14

25 min

Fisherman has a warning for the City of Corner Brook about letting a dead fin whale decompose on Wild Cove Beach + We'll hear from a fisherman in Dunville about the dangers of not controlling green crab

Reginald MacDonald has some concerns about the City of Corner Brook letting a massive whale rot on a local beach + Dunville fisherman Ken Viscount says invasive green crab are a threat to many commercial species in the Placentia Bay.

Oct 13

20 min

An investigation into China's growing fish farming industry + Lots to uncover within the Centre for Newfoundland Studies Fisheries Bibliography

Ian Urbina of the Outlaw Ocean Project talks about an investigation into fish farms in the Xinjang region of China + Bonnie Morgan, head of the Centre for Newfoundland Studies, shows us how to use the Fisheries Bibliography.

Oct 9

24 min

What weighs 12,000 lbs and washed up on a beach in Ireland? + Seals are having an impact on wild fisheries in the Baltic Sea, but will the European Union loosen its ban on seal products?

Michelle O'Sullivan from Mayo County Council describes a large buoy from Nova Scotia that washed up on a beach in Ireland recently + Catherine Danita Burke, who researches anti-sealing activism, talks about the EU's fitness test of its seal trade policies, which is due to be released by the end of 2026.

Oct 8

20 min

Behind the scenes of an episode of 'Son of a Critch' called 'Empty Nets' + Will the south coast fjords region become a destination like Fogo Island?

Musician Mark Manning portrays his musical mentor in an episode of "Son of a Critch" about the cod moratorium + Is he the next Zita Cobb? Spencer Lake has founded the Saltwind Foundation to bolster the communities of Ramea, Burgeo, Francois and Grey River.

Oct 7

17 min

Kyle Mulcahey disappointed the federal minister will not consider a lobster food fishery + What is the province doing to encourage new entrants in the fishery? + DFO says there are some good ideas on the table on how to utilize green crab

In terms of considering a lobster food fishery, "It didn't feel like the democratic process was followed," says lobbyist Kyle Mulcahey + Lin Paddock, minister of jobs, growth and rural development, speaks at the first New Harvesters summit + DFO's Lynn Lush says there are some valuable and reasonable options on the table on how to make money from green crab.

Oct 6

16 min

Whaling Days in South Dildo: People gathered for stories, photographs and conversation with a former whaler

Former whaler Pietro de Bastiani returns to Dildo to talk about whaling aboard the West Whale 8.

Oct 5

19 min

Young fish harvesters meet to talk fish, gear and futures at an FFAW event + A look at what it takes to become a fish harvester

We hear what it's like to fish from two young men at the inaugural New Harvesters Summit held by the FFAW + Jamie Baker, executive director of the Professional Fish Harvesters Certification Board on pathways to professionalization + FFAW President, Dwan Street.

Oct 2

23 min