WaveCast

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Podcast by The Fisheries and Marine Institute of Memorial University

WaveCast

Welcome to WaveCast, the official podcast of the Marine Institute of Memorial University. Join our Season 3 host, Andi Delgado, every other Friday to explore program offerings, meet faculty, hear from researchers, and talk with alumni about post-grad and professional life after MI. Listen wherever you find your podcasts.

Latest episodes

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10 July 2026

Inside the Journal of Ocean Technology

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

WaveCast: 2026 MATE ROV Competition World Championship

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

IYIP: The International Youth Internship Program

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

Future Oceans: Bridging the Gap Between Citizen Science and Management

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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10 April 2026

Nutriee Fish - A Conversation with NF-POGO student, Brenda Wanjiku

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.

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27 March 2026

The Centre for Marine Simulation and Ice Management

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.

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