The Blue Fish Radio show features subjects and people of special interest to the future of fish and fishing. Notable past interviewees include the NOAA Director of Sustainable Fisheries, Ontario’s Environment Commissioner, the CEOs of Trout Unlimited and the Pacific Salmon Foundation, the World Wildlife Foundation’s VP of ocean policy, and numerous leading researchers and local experts in the field of fish biology, aquatic habitat and sustainable fishing.
Episodes of Blue Fish Radio is streamed on the internet 6-times each week over WRVO Outdoor Radio; broadcast 5-times each week by AMI Audio over cable TV and SiriusXM Canada; featured on Outdoor Canada Magazine’s website and social media channels every second week, and linked to by hundreds of conservation and fishing related sites.
Over 100,000 listeners enjoy the show weekly, in addition to audiences reached through links to episodes established on numerous 3rd-party websites and FaceBook pages. Tweeted episode announcements reach on average 60,000 Twitter followers.
Blue Fish Radio interviews are recorded live and later edited to ensure the best possible portrayal of our guests and their message. Downloads or player links of episodes can be obtained for inclusion on your own website or social media. The over 80 Blue Fish Radio episodes can be found on iTunes or downloaded as MP3 files directly from Spreaker.com.
You can learn more about the host, Lawrence Gunther, at www.lawrencegunther.com. Lawrence also serves as President of Blue Fish Canada, a charity dedicated to the future of fish and fishing.
Fastest Changing Great Lake – Superior
Hear Dr. Jay Austin discuss his research with editor Lawrence Gunther on The Blue Fish Radio Show, and why Lake Superior serves as an ideal model for measuring climate change impacts
Canada’s Atlantic Fish Species and the Ocean Tracking Network
Oceans are warming, fish are moving, so what can Canada’s Ocean Tracking Network tell us?
Albertas Native Trout Versus Coal
Listen to Kevin Van Tighem speak with Blue Fish host Lawrence Gunther about the need to reverse Alberta’s coal mining plans
The OFAH on Ontario’s Latest Stay at Home Order
Mr. Mark Ryckman, Manager of Policy at the OFAH, speaks with Lawrence Gunther about the challenges in 2020 and this new round of stay-at-home restrictions.
Angler Participation in 2020 and Dr Steven Cooke
Dr. Steven Cooke and his Fish Ecology and Conservation Physiology Laboratory at Carleton University recently completed a survey called, “Covid-19 restrictions and recreational fisheries in Ontario”.
Krystyn Tully on the Future of Environmentalism
Krystyn’s insights on the future of the environmental movement in Canada and the role of environmentalists are profound.
Africa’s Great Lakes and Dr. Ted Lawrence
Hear ACARE’s CEO Dr. TED Lawrence discuss the Africa’s Great Lakes, ACARE’s knowledge transfer goals, and why an African aquatic safari should be on everyone’s bucket list
Days of Rivers Past and Robert Hooton
Robert Hooton, author of Days of Rivers Past and a 37-year career Steelhead biologist, is Lawrence Gunther’s guest on Blue Fish Radio Show
Great Lake Ecosystem Changes and Recreational Fisheries
The Great Lakes Fisheries are in transition and anglers need to understand why, so I’m continuing to invite Great Lakes Fisheries experts as guests On The Blue Fish Radio Show.
Yukon Fishing Challenges and Opportunities
Dennis Zimmermann of Big Fish Little Fish Consultants located in White Horse is our guest on Blue Fish Radio
Iron Maiden Adrian Smith Monsters of River and Rock
Listen to Iron Maiden lead guitarist Adrian Smith speak with Lawrence Gunther about his new book Monsters of River and Rock on this episode of Blue Fish Radio
Saskatchewan Sportfish Research Group and Dr. Chris Somers
The research underway at the Saskatchewan Sportfish Research Group will ensure anglers are in the forefront when it comes to fish handling
Great Lakes Fish at Risk of Starvation
The great lakes fisheries generate $8 billion annually, and are an important traditional activity for anglers and indigenous fishers alike. Can you imagine what it would mean if these fisheries were to decline?
World Rivers Day Founder Mark Angelo
In 1977 I canoed with the 1st Georgetown Venturers from Port Credit on Lake Ontario to Summerset P.E.I. It was around the same time Mark Angelo paddled the entire Fraser River.
Health of St. Lawrence River Fish and the Great River Rapport
Checking back in 2-years later for a status update on this important citizen science initiative deepens my commitment for the need to link local knowledge to scientific data as we seek an historic understanding of the current health of our fisheries and watersheds