More than a fish

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Season two of Raincoast Radio

In season two of Raincoast Radio we focus on the icon of the west coast, an essential life force that has spawned entire cultures and reminds us just how interconnected everything is: pacific salmon. Hosted by Raincoast salmon habitat biologist Auston Chhor, More than a fish plunges into questions surrounding this complex species, speaking with people from a variety of backgrounds working towards a better future for them. Whether you’re an expert, or simply wanting to dip your toe into their underwater world — we can all learn something from salmon.

About Raincoast Radio

Raincoast Radio is hosted by Auston Chhor and produced by Sofia Osborne. This podcast is a production of Raincoast Conservation Foundation, a team of conservationists and scientists empowered by research to protect the lands, waters and wildlife of coastal British Columbia.

Episode 15: Drones, science communication, and changing roles with Auston Chhor

Spoiler alert: fish don’t like being out of water.

Arielle Koenig stands by a stream holding a frog and smiling boradly in her overalls and rainjacket - episode 14 of "More Than a Fish."

Episode 14: The journey upstream as a student with Arielle Koenig, Pacific Salmon Ecology and Conservation Lab

Questions and answers from a current master’s student, research and non-research related.

Jason Hwang stands in front of the water wearing his Pacific Salmon Foundation jacket, smiling widely without his glasses.

Episode 13: Careers in conservation with Jason Hwang, Pacific Salmon Foundation

How to navigate the waters of the environmental job market.

Jessica Hutchinson, executive director of Redd Fish Restoration, working outdoors, on the water, always smiling.

Episode 12: Enriching relationships with watersheds and people, with Redd Fish Restoration Society’s Jessica Hutchinson

How process restoration is banishing band-aid solutions (and commitment issues).

Tom Rutherford stands in the rain with a toque, smiling.

Episode 11: Communicating the “why care?”, the importance of listening and community empowerment with Tom Rutherford

“My theory is there’s not enough of us who are engaged professionally in this work to make a difference. In order to move the needle, we have to bring everyone along with us.”

Murray Ned walks along side the Fraser River.

Episode 10: How crises lead to connection with Murray Ned, Lower Fraser Fisheries Alliance

What can we learn from the perseverance of salmon?

Rodney Hsu looks out over the water with mist and clouds and mountains looming behind him.

Episode 9: Bridging the gap between salmon scientists and anglers with Fishing with Rod

A salmon habitat biologist and a recreational angler sit down to record a podcast…

Dave Scott, sporting blue green hair, holds up a juvenile salmon in a measuring device, in the Fraser Estuary.

Episode 8: Salmon 101 with Allison Dennert and Dave Scott

Two Raincoast salmon researchers join Auston Chhor to discuss salmon life cycles, challenges, the connection between fish and land, hard hats, habitat restoration, collaborating with municipalities on urban salmon, and working in the Fraser River estuary.

Introducing More than a fish

So, what makes salmon more than a fish? Let’s dive in — Raincoast Radio, new episodes coming soon.

A plethora of illustrated black salmon with white outlines are presented in high contrast against a black background.

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