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Blue Fish Radio is produced and hosted by Lawrence Gunther ( www.lawrencegunther.com ). The show features interviews with people that have expertise and first-hand knowledge about fishing, fish and aquatic ecosystems. Lawrence Gunther applies his expertise, experience and engaging style to both educate and entertain listeners. Each show lasts 30 minutes and is streamed by a number of broadcasters. Production and distribution of the Blue Fish Radio Show is intended to share valuable lessons and successes so more people can become stewards of their aquatic resources. By empowering local champions with knowledge, future generations of fishers will have the opportunity to pursue the tradition of fishing, and by doing so, maintain a vital link between people and nature. If you have a story to tell about how you made a difference in your community, or would like to nominate a local champion to be interviewed on Blue Fish Radio, please send an email to: lawrence@lawrencegunther.com .
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Save The River, home of the Upper St. Lawrence Riverkeeper is doing their part to recruit community stewards. For well over a decade their river steward training initiative has informed and empowered hundreds of volunteer river stewards. Listen to Lawrence Gunther in conversation with Save The River’s Education Manager Daniel Bellinger as he walks us through various on-water educational experiences and opportunities on The Blue Fish Radio show called “Save The St. Lawrence River Stewardship Training”. The St. Lawrence River is approaching it’s 40th anniversary of the “Slick of '76,” a 300,000-gallon oil spill in the heart of the Thousand Islands.
In 2003, the Wallaceburg Advisory Team for a Cleaner Habitat (WATCH) began as a committee under the direction of the Wallaceburg Chamber of Commerce, in response to several chemical company spills into the St. Clair River which shut down the water intakes of both Wallaceburg and Walpole Island. The spills came to light when toxic blobs were discovered on the river bottom. Listen to Kris Lee, Director, WATCH Citizen Science in conversation with host Lawrence Gunther as the two discuss the work of WATCH with area fishing clubs to safeguard the St Clair River on “WATCH Citizen Science and the St Clair River “ on The Blue Fish Radio Show.
Helen Forsey and Barry Darby are the driving force behind “Changing Course”, a “blue justice” initiative designed to restore Atlantic Canada’s fair and equitable commercial fisheries. The two discuss with host Lawrence Gunther why the current system of quotas is insufficient to breath new life into Canada’s coastal communities, and why the catch share initiative is further concentrating control of these fisheries into ever-fewer hands. Changing course returns the focus to who, how, when and where fisheries occur, instead of focussing on maximising efficiencies with the goal of those with the deepest pockets securing the greatest portion of a quota. Listen to Hellen and Barry on the Blue Fish Radio Show and discover how the focus of indigenous, recreational and commercial fisheries might once again share the common goal of ensuring the future of fishing.
Dr. Steven Cooke from Carleton University was recently appointed as one of four Canadian Commissioners on the Great Lakes Fishery Commission. His fish health and fishery expertise is highly regarded around the world, and brings a strong recreational fishery perspective and expertise to the Commission. Dr. Cooke and GLFC Executive Director Mark Gardon are Lawrence gunther’s guests on The Blue Fish Radio Show. The three discuss the importance of protecting and promoting the world’s greatest freshwater fishery, the need to utilize strong science-based evidence and indigenous and local knowledge to safeguard the Great Lake’s fishes, and the need to do more to celebrate our ability to safely and sustainably connect with nature by catching and responsibly harvesting Great Lakes fishes.
Part II of the Public Fishery Alliance Trip to OttawaThe seven representatives of the Public Fishery Alliance have returned home to B.C. after a 4-day visit to Parliament Hill where they met with MPs to explain why closing the marine recreational fishery in southern B.C. and reallocating their assigned salmon to the commercial fishery is a bad idea. In Part I of this 2-part series we heard from the seven volunteer local champions shortly after arriving in Ottawa. Now let’s here how things went, what was accomplished, and what still needs to happen if the fishery is to be saved. Joining host Lawrence Gunther on The Blue fish radio show podcast are Chris Boss, Dave Brown and Peter Krahn.
In the first of this two part Blue Fish Radio Show series host Lawrence Gunther speaks with members of the Public Fishery Alliance delegation that just arrived in Ottawa. Their goal is to provide a balanced perspective on proposed changes to the Salmon Allocation Policy and Southern Resident Killer Whale fishing for Chinook closures. The proposed changes pose an immediate threat to the public’s access to Chinook and Coho salmon, and risk destabilizing a more than $1 billion angling tourism sector that sustains more than 9,000 jobs and underpins the economic vitality of small and large coastal communities across the province. The seven delegates will speak with Lawrence Gunther again prior to returning to B.C. in Part II of this special Blue Fish Radio show coverage.
In the final installment of Dr. Chris Harvey-Clark’s conversation with Blue fish Radio show host Lawrence Gunther, the two exchange stories concerning their respective times spent in Canada’s Arctic, and how foraging remains a central part of food security in the north. At 5:45 the topic of commercial fishing being introduced into the Arctic by Inuit fishers due to longer summers was discussed. At 8:03 the two explored whether growing support for whale rescue in eastern and western Canada might shift support away from Inuit hunting, similar to how public support has turned against the seal hunt. At 11:38 Lawrence asks Chris what will it take to find solutions that all B.C. Marine Recreational Fishery stakeholders can support? The conversation ends with Chris and Lawrence sharing humorous stories about David Suzuki’s love of fishing.
In part II of Blue fish Radio show Host Lawrence Gunther’s conversation with Dr. Chris Harvey-Clark, the two speak about the need to engage all B.C. salmon stakeholders in meaningful consultations including the sharing of relevant research. At 3:55 Chris sheds light on the impact of pollution on chinook and killer whales, and at 6:05 how pacific grey whales are being impacted by insufficient access to food in Canada’s arctic. At 7:23 the conversation shifts to northern resident killer whales, and then at 9:19 the two discuss what can be done to save southern resident killer whales and how their situation is similar to north Atlantic right whales on Canada’s east coast. At 13:03 discussion switches back to environmental hazards facing southern resident killer whales, and how political will is shifting as made evident with growing support for building more oil pipelines. At 17:02 the threat to remove B.C.’s marine recreational anglers from the water are discussed, including the need for greater transparency. The two conclude Part II of the podcast series with Chris sharing details of the growing lethal threat of military sonar on whales and other marine life.
In the first of this new Blue fish Radio Show 3-part series featuring Dr. Chris Harvey-Clark we begin with Chris sharing the story of how an 18-metre skeleton of a blue whale became the centrepiece of the new Beaty Centre for Marine Biodiversity at Dalhousie University. Then, at minute 17:47 Chris summarises his presentation to the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association on fish as sentient beings. At 43:29 discussions turn to the proposed whale sanctuary on Nova Scotia’s east coast, alternatives discussed, and how such services are going to become increasingly necessary as marine parks around the world continue to move away from housing cetaceans like belugas and killer whales.
Lee Willbanks is the President and co-founder of the new water-rights NGO called Talking Rivers. Their mission is to find ways to extend legal status to water bodies with the goal of giving stakeholders legal standing upon which to defend their lakes and rivers. Lee and host Lawrence Gunther discuss the Magpie River recognition in Quebec, the Rice Lake recognition in Ontario, efforts underway in the U.S. and their collective work to protect American Eel and their habitat. Listen to this episode of The Blue Fish Radio Show and discover why it’s important to give voice to these largely silent ecosystems, and to provide a platform for water body stakeholders to protect their lakes and rivers from others who believe they have the right to destroy nature as part of their economic agenda.
Sean Simmons, founder of Angler Atlas and the My Catch angler app has been making significant strides with engaging anglers and students to use their fishing rods to gather vital data about fish health. His efforts across Canada have earned him strong recognition among his peers at the American Fishery Society, and has made Angler Atlas the top source for fish health data across Canada. Sean speaks with host Lawrence Gunther about the challenges of recruiting and retaining volunteers, and the collection of consistent quality data. The two also discuss the shortcomings of databases and how large language modelling and artificial intelligence might someday resolve the issue of cross-database compatibility. Listen to this episode of The Blue fish Radio Show and find out what it will take to break down barriers between water quality and fish health experts, and how to adopt a more holistic approach to assessing watershed health.
Weaving Waters Expedition and Captain Allen CurryThe Weaving Waters Expedition is a journey by Canadian natural historian, Captain Allen Curry aboard the Water Weaver. Allen sets off on a largely solo one-year voyage around the Great Loop” to gather local stories from people who live by the Great Lakes, along the Mississippi and St. Lawrence Rivers, and the coasts of southeastern USA and Canada’s Maritimes. The stories will inspire greater respect for water and the fishes that live there-in. Join Host Lawrence Gunther and Dr. Allen Curry as they explore how far we have drifted from our watery history, and why more than ever we need to restore our connection with fish on The Blue Fish Radio Show.
Aaron Hill, Executive Director of Watershed Watch Salmon Society, joins Lawrence Gunther on The Blue Fish Radio Show to discuss why B.C. needs its creekwalkers more than ever. More than providing crucial information about when and how many salmon are returning to B.C.’s rivers, the data collected and reported is vital to managing fisheries, assessing climate change impacts, evaluating restoration initiatives, assessing watershed health, responding to fish health emergencies, and more. Aaron and other advocates are therefore questioning why the number of creekwalkers hired each year has been falling over the past decade.
BCs Recreational Salmon Fishing may be about to endGayle Gordon and Mark Roberts from the BC Recreational Fishing Association once again join Lawrence Gunther on The Blue Fish Radio Show. Last year the issue was unfair proposed seasonal recreational fishing closures. This time the closures being proposed are indefinite. Find out the real reason why salmon fishing for the majority of southern B.C. anglers may end in the name of saving southern resident killer whales, and why recreational anglers are pushing back to save their coastal communities from social and economic collapse.
The FishingBeyondFun.Org project focuses on better understanding how important recreational fishing is to people's food security, livelihood, culture, and identity across the Great Lakes. Project co-lead Dr. Vivian Nguyen is an Associate professor at Carleton University in the Environmental and interdisciplinary science program, and is Lawrence Gunther’s guest on The Blue Fish Radio show
Natel Energy develops hydropower turbines that enable 98-100% downstream passage survival for fish. An investigation of how such technology might be applied to the U.S. side of the Robert Moses-Robert H. Saunders Power Dam on the St. Lawrence River nearby Cornwall Ontario. Listen as Lawrence Gunther speaks with Sterling Watson Principal Engineer, FishSafety, and Abe Schneider, CTO and Natel co-founder about the technology and study on The Blue Fish Radio Show.
It comes as a surprise to many that there are a series of underwater caves measuring 10 km in length that exist below the Ottawa River not far from Canada’s Parliament. Renowned cave diver Jill Heinerth has been busy exploring these caves and documenting the extensive network of life that rely on the cover the caves provide. Jill is the Author of the book “INTO THE PLANET - My Life as a Cave Diver”, and Lawrence Gunther’s guest on The Blue Fish Radio show.
Sea Change and the Catch Share SolutionFor a long time, overfishing felt like a losing battle: fish stocks crashed, coastal economies suffered, and typical regulatory fixes didn’t add up to real progress. A new book “Sea Change” highlights how that narrative was overturned, thanks in part to a market-based solution that aligned U.S. fishermen’s incentives with healthy fisheries. These Efforts have contributed to the recovery of more than 50 U.S. fisheries. Listen to co-author Jamie Workman in conversation with Lawrence Gunther on The Blue Fish Radio show.
Joining Lawrence on The Blue Fish Radio Show is Meredith Brown from Canadian Geographic, Meredith is one of the brains behind the Biinaagami project developed to inform and inspire people of all ages to connect with the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence watershed. The gymnasium-sized map and its ten digital links to imbedded learning resources was developed over a period of several years with input from numerous colaborators, and has opened the minds of over 10-million people to the water that ties much of Ontario and Quebec and the over 140 indigenous communities together.
Patrick Madahbee, Commissioner on Governance and former Grand Council Chief of the Anishinabek Nation is Lawrence Gunther’s guest on The Blue Fish Radio Show. Patrick and Lawrence discuss the many challenges and opportunities associated with transitioning his community to self governance. It’s a wide-ranging conversation that touches on numerous topics from commercial fishing to eco-tourism, and all manner of social, economic, historic,cultural and reconciliation – it’s a conversation you don’t want to miss
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