Episode 18 - The Joy of Fishing

Episode 18 - The Joy of Fishing

We close this series with Episode 18, where we hear from one final fisherman about why the joy of commercial fishing can make all the risks worthwhile. The Fishing Forward is a podcast inspired by fishermen, for fishermen, featuring discussions from scientific experts and fishermen on health, safety, and staying shipshape in the commercial fishing industry. Fishing Forward funded and produced by the Northeast Center for Occupational Health and Safety, and by the Coastal Routes Radio team at the University of Guelph in Ontario, Canada and at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Fishing Forward is hosted by Dr. Hannah Harrison (@fishpeopleplace) at Dalhousie University and Dr. Philip Loring (@ConserveChange)at the University of Guelph. Northeast Center for Occupational Health and Safety (necenter.org/) Coastal Routes Project (www.coastalroutes.org) In this episode we heard from: Georgan "Poggy" Lapham, a fisherman out of Newport, Oregon. Find all Fishing Forward episodes and transcripts: www.coastalroutes.org/fishingforwardpod

Episode 17 - Safety Culture and Survival at Sea

In episode 17, we hear about survival at sea, and creating a culture of safety on fishing vessels to prevent fishermen from ending up in the water. We hear about life jacket use (or lack thereof), a story of survival from a lobsterman who fell overboard, and about a special project to get more fishermen wearing personal flotation devices. The Fishing Forward is a podcast inspired by fishermen, for fishermen, featuring discussions from scientific experts and fishermen on health, safety, and staying shipshape in the commercial fishing industry. Fishing Forward funded and produced by the Northeast Center for Occupational Health and Safety, and by the Coastal Routes Radio team at the University of Guelph in Ontario, Canada and at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Fishing Forward is hosted by Dr. Hannah Harrison (@fishpeopleplace) at Dalhousie University and Dr. Philip Loring (@ConserveChange)at the University of Guelph. Northeast Center for Occupational Health and Safety (necenter.org/) Coastal Routes Project (www.coastalroutes.org) In this episode we heard from: Dr. Julie Sorensen, Director of the Northeast Center for Occupational Health and Safety (https://necenter.org/) Father Sinclair Oubre, Director of the Apostleship of the Sea and Pastor at St. Franicis of Assisi Catholic Church John Aldridge, lobster fishermen and co-author of A Speck in the Sea: A Story of Survival and Rescue. Find John's book: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/33160596-a-speck-in-the-sea Lifejackets save lives, but there are other ways to prevent a fatality due to falls overboard—reducing fall hazards, man-overboard alarms, recovery devices, training crew on resuscitation and treatment. You can find more details about those measures here at the CDC website: https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/67/wr/mm6716a2.htm In John's interview, he mentions using a Kent lifejacket. This life jacket is specially designed for commercial fishermen. You can read more about it here: https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/2015-119/default.html For more about personal flotation devices, look here: https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/fishing/pfds.html

Episode 16 - Hearing, Noise, and Vibration

In episode 16, we learn about the impacts of vessel noise and vibration on fishermen's hearing, and overall mental health and well-being. We learn about techniques fishermen can use to dampen noise and vibration, and some early warning signs of hearing loss. The Fishing Forward is a podcast inspired by fishermen, for fishermen, featuring discussions from scientific experts and fishermen on health, safety, and staying shipshape in the commercial fishing industry. Fishing Forward funded and produced by the Northeast Center for Occupational Health and Safety, and by the Coastal Routes Radio team at the University of Guelph in Ontario, Canada and at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Fishing Forward is hosted by Dr. Hannah Harrison (@fishpeopleplace) at Dalhousie University and Dr. Philip Loring (@ConserveChange)at the University of Guelph. Northeast Center for Occupational Health and Safety (necenter.org/) Coastal Routes Project (www.coastalroutes.org) In this episode we heard from: Chris Murray, long-time commercial fisherman and consultant with Soundown (https://soundown.com/) Om Prikasiata and Dr. Desai Shan, Assistant Professor of Occupational Health Safety at Memorial University in Newfoundland RESOURCES NIOSH Sound Level Meter App: https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/noise/app.html The NIOSH Sound Level Meter (SLM) app combines the best features of professional sound levels meters and noise dosimeters into a simple, easy-to-use package. The app was developed to help workers make informed decisions about their noise environment and promote better hearing health and prevention efforts. NIOSH Topic Page on preventing hearing loss: https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/noise/preventhearingloss/default.html An article on hearing loss and noise exposure amongst commercial fishermen: https://journals.lww.com/joem/Abstract/2016/03000/Hearing_Loss_and_Noise_Exposure_Among_Commercial.14.aspx Transcripts for this episode are available at www.coastalroutes.org/ff-transcripts.

Episode 15 - Crew, Aging Fleets, and Infrastructure

In episode 15, we learn about challenges that commercial fisheries face in finding experienced crew. We hear how the Texas Shrimp Association is working with policy makers and shrimp consumers to support keeping temporary foreign workers within their fleets, and from the former editor of National Fisherman magazine about how privatization of fisheries can be a barrier to new generations of fishermen. The Fishing Forward is a podcast inspired by fishermen, for fishermen, featuring discussions from scientific experts and fishermen on health, safety, and staying shipshape in the commercial fishing industry. Fishing Forward funded and produced by the Northeast Center for Occupational Health and Safety, and by the Coastal Routes Radio team at the University of Guelph in Ontario, Canada and at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Fishing Forward is hosted by Dr. Hannah Harrison (@fishpeopleplace) at Dalhousie University and Dr. Philip Loring (@ConserveChange)at the University of Guelph. Northeast Center for Occupational Health and Safety (necenter.org/) Coastal Routes Project (www.coastalroutes.org) In this episode we heard from: Andrea Hance with the Texas Shrimp Association (https://www.facebook.com/TexasShrimpAssociation/) Jessica Hathaway is a senior consultant for Ocean Strategies, a public affairs firm specializing in fisheries, seafood and marine resources. Before joining Ocean Strategies, she was editor of National Fisherman magazine for more than a decade. Find more of Jessica's work here: https://oceanstrat.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/ocean-strategies-inc https://www.linkedin.com/in/maineeditor/ https://www.facebook.com/jeshathaway Transcripts for this episode are available at www.coastalroutes.org/ff-transcripts.

Episode 13 - Pain and Disorder Pt. 2

In part II of our series on pain, we hear from a fisherman-turned-priest about the impacts of pain management on commercial fishermen when substance and alcohol abuse disorders emerge. The Fishing Forward is a podcast inspired by fishermen, for fishermen, featuring discussions from scientific experts and fishermen on health, safety, and staying shipshape in the commercial fishing industry. Fishing Forward funded and produced by the Northeast Center for Occupational Health and Safety, and by the Coastal Routes Radio team at the University of Guelph in Ontario, Canada and Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Fishing Forward is hosted by Dr. Hannah Harrison (@fishpeopleplace) at Dalhousie University and Dr. Philip Loring (@ConserveChange) at the University of Guelph. Northeast Center for Occupational Health and Safety (necenter.org/) Coastal Routes Project (www.coastalroutes.org) In this episode we heard from: Gordon Blue, a commercial fisherman-turned-priest in Juneau, Alaska. If you or someone you care about needs support for a substance or alcohol use disorder, please consider these resources: In Alaska: www.amsea.org/opioids or dial 211 to get connected to services including support for mental health and substance use disorders. CDC: www.cdc.gov/alcohol/index.htm National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Workplace Supported Recovery Program: www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/opioids/wsrp/default.html Council On Substance Abuse: www.cosancadd.org or call 334-262-1629 HOPE Community Recovery Center: Call 334-262-7477 National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism: www.niaaa.nih.gov Transcripts for this episode are available at www.coastalroutes.org/ff-transcripts.