Best But It Is Rocket Science Podcasts (2025)

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If there's a northern cod quota increase, will Labrador harvesters get an increase? + Meet the underwater robotics team from Southwest Arm Academy 20:35

18h ago20:35

20:35

Dwight Russell, president of the Labrador Fishermen's Union Shrimp Company, says Labrador should get a fair share of a cod quota increase, but that's not what was recommended to DFO by the FFAW + A team from Southwest Arm Academy is competing in the MATE ROV challenge for the first time

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Ocean Ranger Legacy Foundation getting closer to repatriating artifacts held in Ottawa + A program in the Maritimes lends whale-safe gear to fish harvesters 23:38

2d ago23:38

23:38

Clayton Burry, chair of the Ocean Ranger Legacy Foundation, hopes they can secure a permanent exhibit space in St. John's + Sean Brillant of the Canadian Wildlife Federation says harvesters in NL may soon need better access to whale-safe crab and lobster gear

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TAPE Classic | Rump-Shaking Dyslexic Shrimp | feat. Dr Virginia Schutte 1:31:59

2d ago1:31:59

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Hi All! Trace and Julian are taking a bit of a break this week but fear not, we still have some content for you! This is one of our favorite old episodes where Julian learns the REAL alphabet, also known as the ABG’s (not a typo); Trace discovers we are all constantly online whether we like it or not by exploring the mysteries of WiFi; and special …

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Two humpbacks got tangled in fishing gear recently + Crime in the sea cucumber industry 21:51

3d ago21:51

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Julie Huntington of the Whale Release and Strandings Group says they were called to help two humpbacks last weekend + Felix Morrow is the lead author of a paper about crime in the Canada's sea cucumber fisheries

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Writing on the Wall 37:36

5d ago37:36

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From the time we’re old enough to hold a crayon, it feels instinctive to draw on the wall. But for MISS CHELOVE – also known as Cita Sadeli – this instinct became a calling. Through bold color and layered symbolism, she transforms everyday public spaces into deeply personal statements, inspiring some passers-by to wonder: what is the role of the pu…

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Rocket debris warning in NL's offshore + Why the only wharf in Torbay is closed + Why lobster is so essential to some harvesters 21:11

4d ago21:11

21:11

Hilding Neilson, an assistant professor of physics and physical oceanography, talks about the debris warning due to the Atlas V rocket launch + Ian Gosse of the Torbay Harbour Authority on why Tapper's Cove is now off-limits + Brad House of Port Saunders talks about the opening of lobster season

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Why Exploits Island became a refuge for a draft dodger and people seeking peace and tranquility, in this archival episode called 'A Lot of Good Memories' 18:56

5d ago18:56

18:56

From 2009, a Land & Sea episode about Exploits Island called 'A Lot of Good Memories' hosted by Fred Greening

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A price gap between Nfld and Gulf crab is not fishy at all, say seafood producers + Otto Kelland's daughter Jocelyn talks about the legacy of his song, 'Let Me Fish off Cape St. Mary's' 22:06

8d ago22:06

22:06

The difference in the Urner Barry price for Nfld and Gulf crab, is not a cause for concern says Jeff Loder of the ASP + Jocelyn Kelland talks about the legacy of her father's song 'Let Me Fish off Cape St. Mary's' which will soon be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame

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FFAW concerned about crab price discrepancy + Women you wouldn't dare cross: A look back at women's roles in our early Irish fishing communities 20:20

9d ago20:20

20:20

FFAW president Dwan Street says the difference between the price of Gulf crab and NL crab needs to be investigated + Historian Willeen Keough tees up her lecture on "Unsettling Femininity in Early Irish-Newfoundland Fishing Communities"

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Internally Screaming Until Leap Year 1:06:09

10d ago1:06:09

1:06:09

This episode Julian tries to think of an even better calendar (too bad "Julian Calendar" was already taken) and Trace thinks a thought so hard his head hurts. QUESTIONS Julian: "Is there a better calendar than the Gregorian? Would it solve any obscure problems?" from Daniel Trace: "Can you think something in your head so loud that it can physically…

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Some say they are overabundant, but DFO science says harp seals are in decline + Oil has leaked from the MSC Baltic III says the Coast Guard 20:50

10d ago20:50

20:50

Shelley Lang discusses the latest DFO stock assessment of Northwest Atlantic harp seals + Coast Guard senior response officer Bruce English says pollution from the Baltic III is being cleaned up

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A petition demanding urgent action on salvage of MSC Baltic III + Fisherman concerned about how lobster is priced + A gift of flippers from a "Food Fish Fighter" 21:30

11d ago21:30

21:30

Nadia Childs says the salvage operation of a grounded container ship off Lark Harbour is taking too long + Ernest Decker has concerns about how lobster is priced + Barry Fordham of 'Sharing the Harvest' and 'Food, Fish Fighters' is donating some seal flippers to food banks

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Belting Fly Brains and Melting Gold with Rain 1:14:16

17d ago1:14:16

1:14:16

Let’s get ready to RUMMMMMMMBBBLLLEEE!! In this corner, we have a normal human who is definitely not a psychopath, and in the opposite corner we have… a fly. Just like, a fly. Also Julian is here and has an amazing story about melting gold with acid rain! QUESTIONS Julian: "Could we produce enough air pollution to make the sky rain aqua regia? At w…

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Cellphones Rock 28:35

19d ago28:35

28:35

Cellphones put the power of the world at our fingertips. With the touch of a finger, you can instantly connect with your doctor, have food delivered to your office or simply obliterate your niece at Words with Friends. And it's all made possible by rocks formed millions of years ago, deep underground. Join us as we bust open our devices to figure o…

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What do the federal candidates in Central Newfoundland have to say about fisheries issues? + Issues with the salvage of the MSC Baltic III make it to the House of Assembly 20:35

19d ago20:35

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What do Central Newfoundland federal candidates NDP Darian Vincent, Liberal Lynette Powell and Conservative Clifford Small have to say about fisheries issues? + Independent MHA Eddie Joyce has concerns about the salvage of the grounded MSC Baltic III.

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Concern is rising about fishing debris in the ocean around Spotted Island, Labrador, caused by a storm in January + Take a tour of a new Titanic exhibit in St. John's 24:36

20d ago24:36

24:36

Erin Snow is frustrated that no governments have offered assistance to help clean debris and ghost gear off of Spotted Island + Larry Daley gave reporters a sneak peak of his new Titanic and iceberg exhibit.

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The FFAW says the grounded MSC Baltic III is posing threats to the fishery + Meet the Mount Pearl man running for the Animal Protection Party that aims to end seal hunting 21:00

21d ago21:00

21:00

FFAW president Dwan Street says the grounded container ship near Lark Harbour is a potential environmental disaster + Mike Peach is running for the Animal Protection Party of Canada in the district of Cape Spear.

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What's happening with the market for seal products in 2025? + Researchers discover that some medieval monks in France were using seal skin for some very important work 22:28

24d ago22:28

22:28

Dion Dakins of Carino Processing on today's market for seal products + Élodie Lévêque and Matthew Collins are part of a University of Cambridge study on how medieval French monks used seal skin to bind books.

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Going Full Goron on the Himalayas 1:11:29

24d ago1:11:29

1:11:29

Tonight our chefs have prepared an all-natural pasture-raised and pristine ivory-hued plutonic entree, slow-cooked under rich, Indian-spiced tectonic compression for 50 million years, adorned with a constellation of tourmaline and garnet, presented alongside gossamer-thin schist ribbons. Then, for dessert, an insulative coating of CHOOH2 which shou…

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The snow crab starting price for 2025 has been selected and the FFAW is calling it a victory + Havesters are at The Front but how many seals are actually out there? 21:56

25d ago21:56

21:56

FFAW president Dwan Street and fisherman John Efford are relieved the Pricing Panel chose the union's price offering for snow crab + Dion Dakins, CEO of Carino Processing, talks about the harp seal stock.

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Supreme Court rules against decision by NL fisheries minister to move crab fishery opening + Mayor of Lark Harbour says people growing frustrated over salvage operation of grounded container ship 21:52

26d ago21:52

21:52

Supreme Court strikes down minister Gerry Byrne's decision to delay crap opening date + Lark Harbour mayor Wade Park says it doesn't feel like much progress has been made in the salvage operation of MSC Baltic III.

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Province assigns conciliation officer to help resolve dispute between FFAW and St. Anthony Seafoods + It's all about atmospheric pressure and beauty, meet a man fascinated with old-school barometers 17:16

27d ago17:16

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The province's labour division has assigned a conciliator to help the FFAW and St. Anthony Seafoods get back to collective bargaining + Chris Hamelmann relies on barometers to monitor the weather, and he repairs them too.

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FFAW accusing St. Anthony Seafoods of intimidating workers by keeping plant closed + Fisheries union negotiator explains its input on snow crab pricing + Federal NDP leader gets asked about fisheries while ... 22:47

28d ago22:47

22:47

James Farrell of the FFAW says the intimidation tactics continue from Royal Greenland-owned plant in St. Anthony + FFAW negotiator Ray Critch on why union wants $4.97 per lb for opening snow crab price + What federal NDP leader Jagmeet Singh said about fisheries during campaign stop in St. John's.

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Terra Vista plant in Glovertown has new owners + Relief with trepidation, a seafood producer on being spared US tariffs + It all started in Triton, meet the couple who circumnavigated North America in ... 23:53

1M ago23:53

23:53

Company president Blaine Sullivan on how OCI became co-owner of crab plant in Glovertown + Labrador Gem Seafoods owner Danny Dumaresque on Canada being spared US tariffs on seafood + Estella Pfaff, Nick Weis-Fogh and crew circumnavigated North America in a schooner that departed from Triton.

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Forever and a Hair 1:21:37

1M ago1:21:37

1:21:37

In this episode, we learn Julian used to wear fedoras. He says, it’s been forever and a day, but I’m going to wait a Planck beard-second to see if that bears out. Before that, Trace combs through the hairy subject of human fur — about which he’s an experienced expert. Plus, like a hair on the tongue of your mind we just can’t seem to stop screaming…

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There is more cod in the water, according to DFO's latest assessment of northern cod + Icewater Seafoods president encouraged by northern cod announcement and being spared US tariffs + FFAW looking favourably ... 25:16

1M ago25:16

25:16

Research scientist Paul Regular says northern cod spawning biomass has been revised upward + Alberto Wareham of Icewater Seafoods and chair of Fisheries Council of Canada relieved about US tariffs and news about northern cod + The FFAW's Jason Spingle says there are questions about the science, but the news about northern cod is positive.…

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The Art of the Fist 34:49

1M ago34:49

34:49

The United States has more martial arts schools than any other country – by far. Chances are you or someone you know practiced karate or another martial art growing up. While martial arts gained popularity in the U.S. for many reasons, one name stands out: Jhoon Rhee. Known as the Father of American Taekwondo, Rhee famously taught Bruce Lee how to …

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Crab delay case against provincial government in Supreme Court + Whale Release and Strandings group says Tuesday was "Liberation Day" for a tangled humpback 22:03

1M ago22:03

22:03

Does the province's fisheries minister have the right to move the crab price setting date without consulting processors? We'll hear from the ASP and the lawyer for the FFAW + Wayne Ledwell says his team freed a humpback tangled in herring gear off Terrenceville.

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Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre campaigns among NL fish harvesters in Petty Harbour + How temporary foreign workers could be affected by two week delay in crab fishery 21:33

1M ago21:33

21:33

Pierre Poilievre's election promises include doubling the funding for small craft harbours and pushing foreigners out of the fishery + Wanda Cuff-Young from Work Global Canada on how the crab fishery delay could impact foreign workers employed in seafood processing.

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What the Association of Seafood Producers hopes to accomplish by taking province to court over crab opening date + OCI president says it could still be a decent year for crab fishery + A fisherman in St ... 22:02

1M ago22:02

22:02

Jeff Loder on tariffs and what the ASP hopes comes out of its lawsuit against the province + Ocean Choice International president Blaine Sullivan on what could be in store for the crab fishery + Fisherman Chad Strugnell of St. Lewis has plenty of concerns about the fishery off Labrador.

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The Association of Seafood Producers filing a court action against the province for pushing crab opening date to April 13 + The three federal candidates running in St. John's East talk about fisheries ... 25:09

1M ago25:09

25:09

Executive director Jeff Loder explains why the ASP is going to Supreme Court to fight a change in the opening date of snow crab fishery + Liberal Joanne Thompson, NDP Mary Shortall and Conservative David Brazil speak to fisheries issues.

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Terminal Thoughts 1:11:44

1M ago1:11:44

1:11:44

Ever get caught in a light drizzle and think, "Ah, this is nice"? WELL WHAT IF IT WAS ACTUALLY HORRIFYING??? Julian explores the several ways air resistance keeps rainstorms from becoming catastrophic bombardments from the sky. Then Trace tries to get inside the mind of Julian's chihuahua. Turns out most of her thoughts boil down to "shake" and "ba…

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Fish harvester questions how DFO's crab assessment was carried out + Advocating for an expanded recreational food fishery + No satisfaction, the former administrator of a fish and chips Facebook page is ... 21:43

1M ago21:43

21:43

Fisherman Rod Rowe and his questions about the latest crab stock assessment + Fishery Food Fighters advocating for greater access to the recreational food fishery + Control of The Best Fish and Chips Facebook group remains out of Geoff Meeker's hands.

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Polling indicates strong support for a new national marine conservation area in the South Coast Fjords area + Placentia Bay fish harvesters may be eligible for compensation during the Cenovous concrete ... 21:40

1M ago21:40

21:40

South Coast residents express strong support in creating a new national maritime conservation area in the South Coast Fjords area + FFAW says compensation is available for fish harvesters affected by the tow out of the Cenovus concrete gravity structure.

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Fisherman Richard Gillett on recent protests and meetings over crab quotas + A few fish lines and a word from the Dictionary of Newfoundland English 17:54

1M ago17:54

17:54

Even though the crab quota didn't change, fish harvester Richard Gillett is looking for change at DFO + Fish lines and a Word of the Week.

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Protests and meetings over snow crab quota cuts + A tug and barge helping salvage the MSC Baltic 3 22:38

1M ago22:38

22:38

Twillingate fisherman Richard Gillett leads the charge in trying to increase crab quotas in 3K + Bruce English, a senior response officer with the Coast Guard on removing cargo and oil from the MSC Baltic 3

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Harvesters protest potential cuts to crab quota in 3K + Newly minted federal Fisheries minister Joanne Thompson talks to reporters + It says "closed" and the gate is chained, but what is the status of ... 22:14

1M ago22:14

22:14

The FFAW's Jason Spingle on why harvesters are questioning DFO science for 3K crab + federal Fisheries minister Joanne Thompson talks about her connection to NL's fishery + FFAW's James Farrell says St. Anthony seafoods walked out of collective bargaining talks.

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Headaches Wheelie Hurt (I'm Sorry) 1:08:18

1M ago1:08:18

1:08:18

Wheel wheel wheel … this episode definitely gave us both a headache. I swear we’re not going to conquer every silly meme from your group text (or maybe we will?). QUESTIONS Julian: “Are there more windows or doors in the world?” from Liam Trace: "Headaches… Why???!” from Anna from Athens Do you have an absurd question? Maybe it's silly idea you had…

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We check in with the FFAW during crab price negotiations + Seeking warmer hearts and safer schools, a trailblazing U.S. seaweed farmer from NL is returning home 22:38

2M ago22:38

22:38

FFAW president Dwan Street talks about crab price negotiations amidst tariff threats + Bren Smith is leaving Thimble Island Ocean Farm in Connecticut and heading home to NL.

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Asteroid Tag 36:59

2M ago36:59

36:59

A billion-dollar spacecraft, a daring deep-space mission, and one of humanity’s biggest questions: Where did we come from? NASA’s OSIRIS-REx set out to collect a pristine sample from asteroid Bennu, a cosmic time capsule that may hold clues to the origins of life in our solar system. But the journey was anything but easy. Guests: Erica Jawin, postd…

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DFO says northern shrimp now in healthy zone + What's America's cod company? + Dave Paddon's 51st Statement 20:41

2M ago20:41

20:41

Stock assessment biologist Nicolas Le Corre explains the new way northern shrimp is being assessed + More voices from Boston Seafood Expo + Dave Paddon's latest recitation is "The 51st Statement."

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The Messaging Hack to Attract Leads that Convert 43:02

2M ago43:02

43:02

Hey there! I started a new live series on IG and am sharing the recording in this podcast! In this episode, I'm diving into some powerful insights I shared with Stephanie, a business owner running a YouTube course. We took a deep look at her webinar funnel and uncovered some key strategies to help her connect better with cold audiences — people who…

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Our reporter at the Boston Seafood Expo + Twillingate iceberg + The man who builds the boat 25:08

2M ago25:08

25:08

CBC's Leila Beaudoin on the Boston Seafood Expo + Captain Chris Scott of Twillingate Adventure Tours on a welcome iceberg + Twillingate boat builder Roy Jenkins on his creations.

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At the Boston Seafood Expo with Badger Bay Mussel & Oyster Farms + A newly announced federal government strategy to improve conditions for wild Atlantic salmon 18:59

2M ago18:59

18:59

Juan Roberts, president of Badger Bay Mussel & Oyster Farms has an optimistic outlook in turbulent times at the Boston Seafood Expo + DFO's Livia Goodbrand on Canada's conservation strategy to restore and rebuild wild Atlantic salmon populations.

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Fisheries Minister Gerry Byrne wants to team up with the Atlantic Salmon Federation to obtain more federal resources + Merv Wiseman, a long-time safety advocate, on the fight of his life 21:26

2M ago21:26

21:26

Minister Gerry Byrne wants the Atlantic Salmon Federation to sign a joint declaration urging the Government of Canada to increase federal funding for wild salmon conservation + Coast Guard retiree and safety advocate Merv Wiseman needs a double lung transplant.

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My Broccoli Dog Ate My English Homework | Feat. MJ Wu 1:48:48

2M ago1:48:48

1:48:48

This episode Trace tears into the age-old question, “What color should your English notebook be?” Special guest MJ Wu from the podcast Everything is Public Health looks at dogs and broccoli and somehow relates them to public health, and Julian attempts to find permanent sunscreen for his pale, pale, oh-so-pale skin. Is it gross? You betcha! QUESTIO…

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A resident of Harbour Breton on aquaculture waste in Hermitage Bay + Local climate change models to help us understand the environment off our shores 22:36

2M ago22:36

22:36

72-year-old Mel Jackman has spent countless hours in Hermitage Bay and is displeased with waste from aquaculture operations + Research scientist Tyler Eddy on localizing climate change models in NL.

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A report into the fire and sinking of the Elite Navigator + How Baffin Fisheries will weather tariffs from China + An update on crab negotiations 25:00

2M ago25:00

25:00

The Transportation Safety Board of Canada report on the Elite Navigator + Baffin Fisheries is readying for Chinese tariffs later in March + The FFAW and the ASP on the state of crab negotiations.

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The potential impact of Chinese tariffs on Canadian seafood + Labrador Gem Seafoods on diversifying markets + Provincial Fisheries Minister Gerry Byrne on an aquaculture clean up + Capelin stock assessment ... 23:32

2M ago23:32

23:32

The Fisheries Council of Canada on the potential impact of Chinese tariffs + Labrador Gem Seafood's quest for new markets + Aquaculture clean up at sites on province's south coast + DFO's latest capelin stock assessment.

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First the U.S, and now China, says it's slapping tariffs on Canadian seafood + Why did it take a non-governmental-organization to flag a problem with aquaculture debris on the south coast of Nfld? 22:41

2M ago22:41

22:41

Seafood producer Danny Dumaresque on tariff threats + Broadcast producer Todd O'Brien has been looking into the cleanup of aquaculture debris on the south coast of Newfoundland.

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