Raincoast Radio
by Raincoast Conservation Foundation
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Drones, science communication, and changing roles with Auston Chhor
Drones, science communication, and changing roles with Auston Chhor
About this podcast
Join us for stories and conversations with the scientists and conservationists who investigate to understand coastal species and processes; inform by bringing science to decision-makers and communities; and inspire action to protect wildlife and wildlife habitats.
Episodes
- Drones, science communication, and changing roles with Auston Chhor · 40 min · Episode 15For the finale of this season “More than a fish”, we’re switching it up! The roles are reversed – host Auston Chhor is interviewed by our podcast producer, Sofia Osborne, and is…
- The journey upstream as a student with Arielle Koenig, Pacific Salmon Ecology and Conservation Lab · 47 min · Episode 14We’ve heard from experienced professionals with years of experience, but what about the next generation of those wading the rivers and asking the research questions? In the…
- Careers in conservation with Jason Hwang, Pacific Salmon Foundation · 1 h 4 min · Episode 13Are you a student or someone wanting to break into the environmental career sector? A 20- or 30-something grappling with the question of getting your master’s? This is the…
- Enriching relationships with watersheds and people, with Redd Fish Restoration Society’s Jessica Hutchinson · 55 min · Episode 12You’ve heard the saying before: “let nature do its thing.” But if someone kicked the crap out of your friend, would you step back to let them heal? Or rush them to a hospital?…
- Communicating the “why care?”, the importance of listening and community empowerment with Tom Rutherford · 57 min · Episode 11In this episode, host Auston Chhor sits down with Tom Rutherford, Executive Director of the Cowichan Watershed Board. Tom has been involved in building partnerships to support…
- How crises lead to connection with Murray Ned, Lower Fraser Fisheries Alliance · 48 min · Episode 10In this episode of More than a fish, host Auston Chhor returns to the roots of seeing salmon as sustenance, culture, and identity through speaking with guest Murray Ned, a member…
- Bridging the gap between salmon scientists and anglers with Fishing with Rod · 59 min · Episode 9A salmon habitat biologist and a recreational angler sit down to record a podcast… Some say that scientists may butt heads with those who love fishing, but the two groups have…
- Salmon 101 with Allison Dennert and Dave Scott · 53 min · Episode 8In this episode, host Auston Chhor is joined by fellow Raincoast team members Dr. Allison Dennert, Quantitative Salmon Ecologist, and Dave Scott, Research and Restoration…
- Introducing More than a fish · 1 minWe’re back with a brand new season of Raincoast Radio! In the upcoming episodes, we’ll focus on the icon of the west coast, an essential life force that has spawned entire…
- Raincoast Radio is back! · 1 minWe’re back with a brand new season of Raincoast Radio! In the upcoming episodes, we’ll focus on the icon of the west coast, an essential life force that has spawned entire…
- A special tribute to wolves and women with Paul Paquet · 1 h 7 min · Episode 7In this episode, large carnivore expert and Raincoast Senior Scientist Dr. Paul Paquet recounts some of his most impactful and memorable experiences from over 50 years of…
- Wolf research and conservation with Chelsea Greer · 49 min · Episode 6In this episode, Wolf Conservation Program Director and podcast host Chelsea Greer reflects on her early fascination with the human-animal bond and how her post-secondary…
- Wolf genetics and ecology with Astrid Vik Stronen · 59 min · Episode 5In this episode, conservation biologist and genetics researcher Dr. Astrid Vik Stronen discusses her journey into wildlife research and conservation, beginning with her early…
- The science and ethics of tracking wolves with Shelley Alexander · 58 min · Episode 4In this episode, wildlife scientist and canid specialist Dr. Shelley Alexander shares captivating stories and insights from the early days of her wildlife career. From tracking…
- Wolves, biodiversity, and food security with Susan Bragdon · 1 h 4 min · Episode 3In this episode, international lawyer and natural resource ecologist Susan Bragdon discusses her early work as a young girl studying wolves in captivity. She shares the…
- Wolf social behaviour with Jane Packard · 54 min · Episode 2In this episode, behavioural ecologist Dr. Jane Packard highlights the connection between behaviour, ecology, and physiology as she recounts captivating tales from her time as a…
- Gray wolf recovery with Diane Boyd · 1 h 3 min · Episode 1In this episode, wolf researcher and author of A Woman Among Wolves Dr. Diane Boyd shares captivating stories and insights from her forty year journey through wolf recovery in…
- Excitement for our new podcast, Raincoast Radio · 2 minThis fascinating new series will bring you into the lives of wolves, the women who study them, and the challenges these animals face as wide-ranging, top predators in a landscape…
- Introducing Raincoast Radio, Of wolves and women · 4 minFrom the epic journeys of individual wolves to legendary exploits of pack leaders, the stories of mother wolves have not only captured the hearts and minds of conservationists…







