WaveCast

In this episode of WaveCast, host Andi Delgado sits down with the team behind the Journal of Ocean Technology : Kelley Santos (Publisher), Dawn Roche (Managing Editor), Bethany Randell (Assistant Editor), and Danielle Percy (Multimedia Design and Social Media). They discuss the journal’s mission, the work that goes into each issue, and how the team connects ocean innovators, researchers, and indus...

Host Andi Delgado sits down with Joe Singleton and Michaela Barnes from MATE ROV Newfoundland and Labrador Regional to chat about the 2026 MATE ROV World Championship, happening June 23–27 at Memorial University’s Marine Institute. Recorded on June 19, 2026, they talk about what’s coming up, what makes this year exciting, and how St. John’s is welcoming teams from around the world.

Andi is joined by Mercy Oluwafemi to discuss the International Youth Internship Program (IYIP). Jointly implemented by the Atlantic Council for International Cooperation and the Marine Institute of Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador, this program offers youth the opportunity to gain valuable international work experience. Placements are available with partner organizations in Africa,...

In this episode, Andi is joined by Elizabeth Andres, Research Technologist with the Marine Institute's Centre for Fisheries Ecosystem Research (CFER), for a discussion about Future Oceans. They discuss citizen science application and the issues facing marine population and ecosystem management.

In this episode, Andi is joined by Brenda Wanjiku, a Nippon Foundation-POGO (NF-POGO) student and the CEO of Nutriee Fish. Wanjiku shares how the business began with the ambition to utilize all protein sources from fish to combat food waste and malnutrition. Their conversation explores the company's growth and the options within an interconnected oceans economy.

In this episode, Andi sits down with Captain Christopher Hearn, Director of the Centre for Marine Simulation (CMS), to explore ice management and the innovative training CMS develops to give mariners practical, hands‑on experience in handling vessels during offshore operations.

In this episode we explore SmartAtlantic with Scott Bruce and Comfort Eboigbe. The SmartAtlantic Alliance is an initiative of the Fisheries and Marine Institute of Memorial University's Centre for Applied Ocean Technology (CTec) and the Centre for Ocean Ventures and Entrepreneurship (COVE) of Halifax. The SmartAtlantic Alliance supports operational efficiency, situational awareness and safety in t...

In this episode Andi explores the Marine Institute's test centre for NATO's Defense Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic (DIANA) network. Andi's guest, Maria Halfyard is the Manager of Business and Development at The Launch, MI's modern state-of-the art research and development facility in Holyrood, Newfoundland and Labrador.

In the third episode of season three, Andi is joined by biologist, Sabina Akhter, a graduate of MI's Advanced Diploma in Water Quality program. Sabina discusses the importance of managing aquatic resources and why she chose to enroll in MI's Master of Marine Studies (Water Resource Management) program.

In this episode Andi and Kelsey discuss applied physics, the technology of ocean mapping, expanding opportunities in the ocean economy and Kelsey's professional experiences and background as a commercial diver.

In this mini-episode we introduce our new host, Andi Delgado! Get to know her journey, research passions, and the exciting vision she’s bringing to season 3.

In this special episode, co-host Eugenie records her final WaveCast before setting sail on her next adventure. Joined by Chris Morrissey, a Marine Institute ROV program alumnus and current Ocean Technology Specialist and ROV Pilot, they dive into his career journey from student to ocean technology expert. Chris shares what it’s like working hands-on with remotely operated vehicles, past research o...

In this episode of WaveCast, host Eugenie Jacobsen dives into MI’s Marine Engineering program as they talk with program chair, Crystal Hanlon, and alumni Barry Oliver. The episode highlights various aspects of the Marine Engineering program, from future career opportunities to current experiences.   Whether you are curious about engineering or interested in applying to the Marine Engineering progr...

In this episode, host Kerri dives into the Nautical Skills Competition, an annual event hosted by the Master Mariners of Canada NL Division in collaboration with Fisheries and Marine Institute. This competition challenges Nautical Science and Marine Engineering students to test their maritime abilities through a series of exercises, including vessel docking in high winds, fast rescue craft operati...

Join us on this episode of WaveCast as we dive into the world of observational oceanography with two international scholars, Dennis Otieno and Maryjune Cabiguin. As part of The Nippon Foundation - Partnership for Observation of the Global Ocean (POGO) Centre of Excellence program, they have the opportunity to experience interdisciplinary and hands-on learning across three Canadian partner institut...

In this episode of WaveCast , host Eugenie Jacobsen welcomes back Master of Science students Ashley Oates and Gabby Perugini, alongside new guests Laure Vilgrain, a post-doctoral fellow working with Dr. Maxime Geoffroy, and Charlie Nakashuk. Together, they dive into the latest expedition aboard the Canadian Coast Guard vessel Amundsen through the Labrador Sea and the Canadian Arctic. In our debut...

In this episode of WaveCast, host Kerri Lynch dives into the exciting journeys of Marine Institute nautical science alumni Dylan May and current student Madison Doyle. Dylan, now a first officer with Royal Caribbean, and Madison, who dreams of a career on cruise ships, share how their similar paths led them to the Marine Institute. Listen as they discuss the experiences that shaped their journeys,...

In this episode of WaveCast, join Kerri Lynch as she dives into the Marine Mechanical Design program with special guests Jon Lee, the Program Chair and Marine Institute alum, and Winston Hoffman, a third-year student in the program. Jon brings his industry expertise to discuss how this sector is booming, highlighting the career opportunities for graduates. He shares how the program has evolved to...

In this episode of WaveCast, host Eugenie interviews Dr. Maxime Geoffroy, a Marine Institute research scientist who recently completed a 50-day, 2000-kilometer kayaking expedition in the Canadian Arctic. Dr. Geoffroy, an expert in bioacoustics, marine ecology, and biological oceanography, has dedicated much of his career to studying the Arctic. In this episode, Dr. Geoffroy shares his passion for...

In this episode of Wavecast, hosts Kerri and Eugenie sit down with Megan Carmen, a graduate student finishing her master’s in Fisheries Science and Technology at the Marine Institute. Megan shares her journey to MI, why she chose to study in Newfoundland, and offers practical advice for new and prospective students. Kerri and Eugenie also dive into the essential resources and support available to...

We're back! 🎉 Welcome back to WaveCast, the official podcast of the Fisheries and Marine Institute of Memorial University. We're kicking off Season 2 with an exciting introductory episode that brings a new voice to the sound waves. Join us as we welcome our new co-host, Kerri Lynch, a master's student at the Centre for Ecosystems Research in the Fisheries Science program. In this episode, Kerri a...

Welcome back to WaveCast, the official podcast of the Fisheries and Marine Institute of Memorial University. In this exciting season finale, listeners will experience technical session through the student perspective! WaveCast producer, Kate Saunders, joins Marine Environmental students on the waters of Harbour Main for an afternoon of marine sampling. Host Eugenie Jacobsen takes a walk along the...

Welcome back to WaveCast, the official podcast of the Fisheries and Marine Institute of Memorial University. In this exciting two-part season finale, Eugenie sits down with Kelley Santos to celebrate the one-year anniversary of the grand opening of The Launch! Eugenie and Kelley explore The Launch’s vision, what the day-to-day looks like, and how students, faculty, researchers, and industry can us...

In this Tidepool mini episode, host Eugenie Jacobsen dives into two innovative conferences set to make waves in St. John's, Newfoundland, this spring.  Eugenie chats with Dr. Paul Winger, the Director of the Centre for Sustainable Aquatic Resources (CSAR) , who shares all the details about the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES) / UN Food and Agriculture Organization (...

In this week’s episode of WaveCast, join us on a journey to St. George's, Grenada, where two passionate marine environmental students, Kailey Strickland and Mackenzie Curtis, share their exciting experience through the Global Skills Opportunity  program.     Over the course of a week, they dive into coastal conservation efforts, focusing on the shores of La Sagesse Beach and c...