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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: Thebroadcast@cbc.ca

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Jul 9, 2026

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If this province is "open for business" does that include an LNG operation in Fermeuse harbour? We'll hear from some university students who've been looking into the proposal 10.02.2026

Memorial University students Eric Devine, Grace Fitzpatrick and Seamus MacKenzie, along with political science professor Angela Carter, discuss the liquified natural gas project that might be in the cards for Fermeuse.

A pilot project to commercially harvest green crab in New Brunswick + More reaction to the province pulling out of the MOU on a proposed national marine conservation area 09.02.2026

DFO area chief Robert MacDougall on a pilot project to commercially harvest green crab in New Brunswick + Various reaction to the provincial government pulling out of an MOU on a proposed national marine conservation area.

A longtime advocate for the fishing industry has turned 90, we'll take you to retired captain Wilfred Bartlett's birthday celebration in CBS 06.02.2026

At his 90th birthday celebration a lot of people thanked Wilfred Bartlett for his contributions to the fishery, we'll hear from his daughter Samantha as well as Ray Andrews, Ryan Cleary, Lin Paddock, Paul Dinn and Lela Evans plus Salvation Army Majors Chris and Claudette Pilgrim.

An ocean conservation area on Nfld's south coast is off the map, we'll get reaction from Confederation Building, from Ottawa and from listeners + What does the 30 by 30 conservation target actually mean? 05.02.2026

Premier Tony Wakeham, NL NDP leader Jim Dinn and Canada's Environment minister Julie Dabrusin answer questions about the future of the South Coast Fjords NMCA + The 30 by 30 conservation target is discussed in the House of Commons.

Industry vs conservation? More reaction to the province's decision to withdraw support for the creation of a national park and a marine conservation area on Nfld's south coast 04.02.2026

NL environment minister Chris Tibbs says the South Coast Fjords NMCA just doesn't work for NL + Barbara Barter has been fighting to create a conservation area off Burgeo for 25 years and says she's not stopping now.

The province is pulling out of the agreement, will the South Coast Fjords NMCA survive? We'll hear from NL's fisheries minister, the FFAW and the Miawpukek First Nation + DFO is rolling out its whale-safe fishing gear plans 03.02.2026

The Wakeham government terminates the MOU for the ocean conservation area on the south coast, we'll hear from fisheries minister Loyola O'Driscoll, FFAW president Dwan Street and Miawpukek First Nation Chief Brad Benoit + DFO holds a media briefing on its whale-safe fishing gear strategy.

His work lead to a better understanding of NL's Irish immigrants + Just how effective are Marine Protected Areas? We'll head to a committee meeting in Ottawa 02.02.2026

John Mannion and his wife Maura just received the Order of Newfoundland and Labrador for their documentation of Irish settlement in NL + Marine Protected Areas and their effectiveness is being discussed in the House of Commons.

A pipeline and a hub for liquifying natural gas --The CEO of Fermeuse Energy Ltd has big plans for the southern shore + Reporters ask the federal fisheries minister about snow crab pricing and the fishery 30.01.2026

Swapan Kataria, CEO of Fermeuse Energy Ltd, gives an update on the proposed liquified natural gas mega project + While at an infrastructure announcement, Minister of Fisheries Joanne Thompson is asked about fisheries issues.

Concern rises over proposed LNG project for Fermeuse as South Korean firm gets involved + Interview with NAIA's executive director strikes a nerve with listeners + How will the removal of a Chinese tariff affect lobster and crab sales? 29.01.2026

Val Walsh still has questions about the proposed liquified natural gas project in Fermeuse + Our interview with Keith Sullivan of NAIA strikes a nerve with listeners + Seafood analyst John Sackton on how the removal of a Chinese tariff could affect crab and lobster sales.

After his criticism of aquaculture, chef Jeremy Charles has been invited to view the south coast salmon farms + Turning shrimp shell waste in St. Anthony into usable products 28.01.2026

Keith Sullivan, executive director of NAIA, has invited chef Jeremy Charles to view Newfoundland's salmon farms + Dante Enewold, CEO of Atlantic BioCorp, plans to open a facility in St. Anthony to 'upcycle' shrimp shells.

Whelk sushi? Labrador Gem Seafoods getting more product into local restaurants + Oceana Canada says DFO moving too slowly to implement whale-safe fishing gear 27.01.2026

Part two of our conversation with seafood processor Danny Dumaresque about diversifying markets in a trade war + Hanna Vatcher of Oceana says Canada needs to mandate whale-safe fishing gear to help protect right whales.

Selling whelk to Hong Kong -- a fish processor is finding new markets for seafood despite a trade war + Fish and seal oils were often used, hear about the history of paint in NL 26.01.2026

Danny Dumaresque of Labrador Gem Seafoods says it's more important than ever to diversify our seafood markets + Lukey's boat wasn't always painted green -- Andrea O'Brien and Juliet Lanphear of Heritage NL chat about the evolution of paint in this province.

A renowned NL chef served up some tough talk on farmed salmon at the World Economic Forum + A couple of quick thinking fishermen rescue a caribou + What did The Broadcast sound like in 1975? 23.01.2026

Jeremy Charles is part of "Off the Table" - a group of chefs advocating against ocean farmed salmon + Brendon Gould took a video of his father and another fisherman as they rescued a caribou in the ocean off Port au Choix + The Broadcast is celebrating its 75 anniversary this year, but what did the show sound like in 1975?

High water, green crab and periwinkle; we'll have a chat with a seafood producer on the Burin Peninsula + Testing whalesafe gear for lobster pots + Premier Wakeham on talks with the FFAW and ASP 22.01.2026

Tonia Grandy with New Age Seafoods in Garnish talks high water, green crab and periwinkle + PhD student Nick Coady on testing whalesafe gear for lobster pots + Premier Tony Wakeham takes questions about restructuring the fishery.

After the plant burned down, will there by crab processing in St. Mary's this year? + The FFAW on how a meeting with seafood producers went + The Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure's view on the Placentia wave wall 21.01.2026

St. Mary's Mayor Steve Ryan on possible crab processing in St. Mary's following last year's plant fire + FFAW President Dwan Street on how a meeting with the premier and seafood processors went + Barry Petten, minister of transportation and infrastructure, speaks to requests for help regarding the Placentia flood wall.

The Canadian Coast Guard commissioner on priorities ahead + Horizon Naval Engineering on its purchase of Genoa Design International 20.01.2026

Commissioner Mario Pelletier on where the Canadian Coast Guard is and where it's headed + President Sean Leet with Horizon Naval Engineering on why they partnered with Membertou First Nation to buy Genoa Design International.

History of the fish sauce plant in St. Mary's + Federal fisheries minister on tariffs + Canadian Ice Service on sea ice conditions 19.01.2026

Wind tears the wall out of the fish sauce plant in St. Mary's, we'll look into the history of the business + Fisheries Minister Joanne Thompson on the easing of Chinese tariffs on seafood + George Karaganis, a senior meteorologist with the Canadian Ice Service, on sea ice conditions off the coast of NL.

Conservative MP Clifford Small reacts to tariff relief on seafood + Genoa Design International, a big player in 3D modelling of ships, has been sold. 16.01.2026

While Conservative MP Clifford Small is pleased Chinese tariffs on some seafood products are being suspended, he says there are many unanswered questions about the deal + Membertou First Nation Chief Terry Paul on why they are buying Genoa Design International + Genoa Design International CEO, Gina Pecore on a deal to sell her company.

As tensions rise, will the FFAW and the ASP work through this latest crisis? + Can you identify coffin box or vase tunicate? More and more school children in NL are learning how to identify aquatic invasive species 15.01.2026

Fisheries Union president Dwan Street gives an update on the fish pricing crisis + Marine biologist Kiley Best hopes to show more school children across NL how to identify aquatic invasive species.

Processing halibut in winter, a seafood processor in Ramea says you have to stay nimble in this business + Is Norway a good model for a successful food fishery? 14.01.2026

Danny Dumaresque of Labrador Gem Seafoods says his plant is processing halibut in the winter for the first time + A listener shares his in-depth submission to DFO's survey on the food fishery.

Will the province meet the demands from the FFAW? + Growing concerns in Placentia about flooding and the aging wave wall + Grad student working on a project that aims to improve safety on the water 13.01.2026

Will the Wakeham government make sweeping changes to the fishery? + Placentia residents and MHA Sherry Gambin-Walsh are very concerned about flooding, and the town's aging wave wall + PhD candidate Kerri Ann Ennis on a research project that aims to improve safety on the water for fish harvesters.

The FFAW is looking for major changes to how the fishery operates, we'll hear what's at stake from fisherman John Efford + The story behind Seabreeze Boats in Centreville 12.01.2026

It's about more than the 28 cent crab rebate -- fisherman John Efford on the latest situation between harvesters, fish producers and the province + Glen Meadus of Seabreeze Boats in Centreville on how he got into the business.

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