COAST Talks Podcast

By COAST Centre for Ocean Applied Sustainable Technologies

The Centre for Ocean Applied Sustainable Technologies (COAST) showcases the people, ideas, businesses and communities driving innovation in Pacific Canada's sustainable blue economy. Brought to you

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The podcast currently has 18 episodes available.

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October 01, 2025 Engineering the Future of Marine Renewables Installation
Joost Remmers of engineering firm TWD shares how global innovations in marine infrastructure and installation methods can accelerate British Columbia's responsible development of tidal, wave, and offshore wind energy.
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33min
August 08, 2025 Robotics, Biofouling and Invasive Species Prevention
On today’s episode of COAST Talks, we’re thrilled to welcome Voytek Klaptocz, Co-Founder and CEO of Offshore Designs Limited. Based in Vancouver, BC, Offshore Designs works on Industrial Robotic Ship Hull Cleaning to improve fuel efficiency, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve maintenance costs, and protect the environment from invasive species.
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39min
May 08, 2025 Entrepreneurship, Art, & Deep-Sea Science
On today’s episode of COAST Talks, we’re thrilled to welcome Moronke Harris, an award-winning deep-sea scientist with experience in climate engineering and intergovernmental, multi-vessel research expedition planning on the high seas. Currently completing graduate studies in Oceanography at the University of Victoria, her research focuses on innovations provided by the most unexplored areas of the ocean, containing the most potential for discovery.
Beyond academic pursuits, she is founder of creative science communication and consultation brand ‘The Imaginative Scientist’. Brand experience includes 70+ national and international speaking engagements, documentary narration, video production collaborations garnering 500,000+ views, and consultation for gallery installations, video game development, and film production.
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29min
January 28, 2025 BC's Blue Economy— and the Acceleration Opportunity
What makes British Columbia such a compelling place to start and scale ocean ventures? During this special edition of the COAST Talks podcast, we take the mic to discuss the results from our recent BC Blue Economy Ecosystem Survey—and explore its broader implications for the future of the ocean sector. Then, we share how these findings lined up to inform the conceptualization and launch of COAST's newest program, the Blue Action Canada accelerator. To learn more about Blue Action Canada, visit canadacoast.ca/accelerator.
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38min
December 13, 2024 Bioplastics Innovation with PhyCo Technologies
If you're up on seaweed-based bioplastics innovation, you may have heard of PhyCo Technologies. This Vancouver-founded company is focused on not only crafting a resilient, totally compostable alternative to plastics—they're working closely with First Nations communities in British Columbia to do it. Tune in to Ranah Chavoshi, CEO and co-founder, as she shares more about PhyCo's approach, their vision, and what they've learned from an incredible year spent travelling around the world to compete (and often, to win) major blue economy competitions.
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32min
November 08, 2024 The Autonomous Future of Ferries, with Future Marine
In 2024, Norway debuted the world's first autonomously piloted ferry in the Trondheim fjord. What will it take to bring this technology to Canada? More flexible and adaptive than traditional public transit systems such as rail or metro, public ferries are a promising way to adapt to fast-growing urban populations in coastal areas, particularly here in British Columbia. Vancouver's Sea Bus welcomes 14,0000 passengers each day! A ferry piloted autonomously offers even more exciting possibilities for the future of affordable and efficient marine public transit. British Columbia-based Future Marine is aiming to deliver a prototype of North America's first autonomous ferry next year. Tune in to this COAST Talks: Podcast episode featuring Martin Stewart, founder of Future Marine, and learn what's in store for public, marine, and autonomous transit in British Columbia.
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33min
October 11, 2024 Real-time Marine AI Detection with Ocean AID
Up to 70% of all ocean macro plastics are "ghost gear" — discarded, lost, or abandoned fishing gear. This poses a risk to ocean ecosystems and the communities who depend on them. Among their other projects, Victoria-based Ocean AID (https://oceanaid.ca/) has been working to help coastal communities tackle ghost gear by leveraging real-time AI to detect underwater objects to facilitate efficient, cost-effective removal. But Ocean AID is active far beyond just ghost gear—they're undertaking new projects with communities across BC to tackle underwater detection to remove pollution, improve biodiversity, and beyond. In this episode, we sit down with Andrew Polanyi, co-founder and executive director of Ocean AID (https://oceanaid.ca/) to learn all about it.
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31min
September 16, 2024 The Transformation of a Sustainable Tourism Icon
On this episode of COAST Talks, host Jason Goldsworthy, Executive Director of COAST, explores sustainable tourism within the blue economy with guests Daniel and Bushra Savard, owners of the Swept Away Inn. Learn how they transformed a US Navy minesweeper into a unique bed and breakfast in Port Alberni, BC, blending family-style Moroccan dining with eco-friendly tourism. Discover how their floating inn fosters community, supports local resources, and champions conservation.
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28min
August 30, 2024 From Waves to Wind: Tech's Role in Environmental Monitoring
On this episode of COAST Talks, host Jason Goldsworthy, Executive Director of COAST, as he chats with Dan Shumuk, Director of Product Development at AXYS Technologies. They delve into innovations in environmental monitoring, focusing on AXYS Technologies' cutting-edge floating lidar for offshore wind energy. Discover the importance of quality data, the multidisciplinary approach of their engineering team, and the future of ocean tech in BC’s blue economy.
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33min
May 13, 2024 Marine Mastery: Crafting the Next Wave of Ocean Exploration and Ship Design
Ever wondered how innovation is shaping the future of the marine industry? Our latest episode explores maritime transformation with Jennifer Busler, Innovation Manager at Seaspan. From shipbuilding artistry to cutting-edge tech, explore how craftsmanship meets innovation to shape Seaspan's portfolio. Join us as we uncover the role of digital twins in modern shipbuilding and more!
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35min

FAQs about COAST Talks Podcast:

How many episodes does COAST Talks Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 18 episodes available.