Podcast by The Fisheries and Marine Institute of Memorial University
21 August 2026
In this episode of WaveCast, host Andi is joined by the Marine Institute's Dr. Maxime Geoffroy, chief research scientist on the Tara Polar Station's inaugural Arctic expedition. Together, they explore the science and technology driving Arctic research, as well as the unique human challenges of extended polar isolation.
Click the link below to follow Dr. Geoffroy's journey.
https://awi.panomax.com/tara-polar-station?cu=en-GB
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12 August 2026
In this mini-episode, Andi and Shanan discuss the upcoming SONAAR (Symposium for Ocean and North Atlantic Aquatic Research), jointly hosted by the Marine Institute Graduate Society and the Ocean Science Graduate Student Association. The deadline for abstract submissions and registration is August 20, 2026.
Submission form link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdy5owvqqlkvfxsE_9l6P5qNiKToXx1Sucmod5Bi6S5i1BzOA/viewform?pli=1
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10 July 2026
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 industry leaders through engaging storytelling and knowledge sharing.
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24 June 2026
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.
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12 June 2026
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, the Caribbean, Asia, and Central America.
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29 May 2026
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.
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