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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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In part I of our series on pain management, we hear from a community-based fisheries researcher about the "pain pipeline", and how pain management can result in undesired outcomes for commercial 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 at 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:
Scott Fulmer, ergonomics project manager at University of Massachusetts Lowell.
Scott is producing a video series on New England lobstermen who have made boat alterations and adapted repetitive work tasks to make their work more efficient and less pain, strain and injury inducing. View the videos at https://necenter.org/portfolio/boat-hacks-for-better-backs/.
If you or someone you care about needs support for a substance or alcohol use disorder, please consider these resources:
In Alaska: https://www.amsea.org/opioids or dial 211 to get connected to services including support for mental health and substance use disorders.
CDC: https://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
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In episode 11, we learn about moral injury, and how this type of injury can impact commercial fishing communities. We also hear from an Alaskan salmon fisherman about how he manages the stress and anxiety of salmon fishing in the context of a politically volatile region.
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:
Brian Harrison, a salmon fisherman in Cook Inlet Alaska
Dr. Travis Hall, a clinical psychologist in New York state.
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In episode 10, we learn about how trauma and PTSD can manifest in commercial fisheries, and we hear from a commercial fisherman-turned-safety trainer about how he offers support by listening to the fishing communities he works with.
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. Sean Drummond, neuroscientist at Monash University (https://www.monash.edu/turner-institute/sean-drummond-lab)
Weir-fisherman Russell Kingman who works with Fishing Partnership Support Services on the eastern seaboard of the USA.
A content warning:
In the second half of this episode, fisherman Russel Kingman describes a recent incident in which a fisherman’s sweatshirt is caught in a winch and causes his arm to be broken in several places as well as a severed artery. Later, Russel describes some of his personal emergencies at sea: a crew member’s skull fracture, his father being knocked unconscious during a hurricane, a crew member drowning, and a crew member being hit by a heavy metal poll while fishing. We offer a verbal listener warning in the episode before this content is played.
National Suicide Prevention Hotline - 1-800-273-TALK (8255) - press 1 for veterans, 2 for Spanish.
National Substance Abuse Treatment - 1-800-662-HELP (4357) or http://findtreatment.SAMHSA.gov.
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In episode 9, we explore the challenges fishermen face when reintegrating into their shore-based families after time away. We hear from a sleep and relationships expert about different sleeping strategies for fishing family couples, and from an organization that supports shore-based fishing partners.
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. Wendy Troxel, behavioral and social scientist at the RAND corporation (wendytroxel.com)
Taunette Dixon of Newport Fishermen's Wives (https://www.newportfishermenswives.com/)
You can find Dr. Troxel on social media:
Twitter: @wendytroxel
Instagram: @sharingthecovers
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In Episode 8, we learn about the relationships between sleep and stimulants that are popular in the commercial fishing industry, particularly caffeine. We hear from an army major about how caffeine impacts our brains, and how energy drinks can be dangerous to brain health if consumed in large quantitied. We also hear from scallop fishermen about their experiences with caffeine in a sleep-deprived fishery.
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.
Fishing Forward is hosted by Dr. Hannah Harrison (@fishpeopleplace) 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. Allison Brager, major in the U.S. Army
Thomas and Hunter Lees, scallop fishermen in New Bedford, Mass
Denny St. Amand, scallop and squid fisherman in Point Judith, Rhode Island.
You can find Dr. Brager's book "Meathead: Unraveling the Athletic Brain" here: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/25692145-meathead
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In part II of our sleep series, we learn more about how sleep (or lack thereof) influences our decision-making abilities in high-risk scenarios. We also hear from a Bristol Bay fisherman about the realities of a sleep deprived fishery, and how recovery becomes harder as fishing fleets age.
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. Bryce Mander at the University of California Irvine (www.faculty.uci.edu/profile.cfm?faculty_id=6367)
Anna Borland-Ivy, salmon fisherman in Bristol Bay, Alaska
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In Episode 6, we explore every commercial fisherman's Achille's Heel - sleep! We learn why our brains require sleep, and what happens when we don't get enough. Plus, stories from a crab fishery about how a lack of sleep can create silly and sometimes dangerous situations.
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. Bryce Mander at the University of California Irvine (https://www.faculty.uci.edu/profile.cfm?faculty_id=6367)
John Corbin, long-time fisherman off the west coast of the USA
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In Episode 5, we explore how cooking and meal sharing is a critical part of the commercial fishing industry, and relationships between commercial fishing fleets. We hear from an Alaskan boat captain and former galley cook about her experiences cooking in the Bering Sea.
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:
Tomi Marsh, long-time fisherman and boat chef in Alaska.
You can find Tomi's cookbooks on Amazon (https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1935347071?psc=1&th=1&linkCode=gs2&tag=eatyourbooks-20) or at your local book retailer.
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In Episode 4, we learn about the importance of hydration in commercial fishing. We hear from an ergonomics expert and registered dietitian who talk about the impacts of (de)hydration on the working body, and from a commercial fisherman who shares their experiences with what on-board hydration actually looks like.
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:
Marion Edwin (https://www.linkedin.com/in/marion-edwin-23963021/)
Hillary Pride (www.instagram.com/eatswithpride/)
John Corbin, a long time fishermen from Oregon, USA
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In Episode 3, we tackle the challenge of maintaining a healthy diet in the commercial fishing industry. We learn from a registered dietitian about what our bodies need to work long hours, and from two fishermen who share their experiences and best advice in maintaining a healthy diet on board.
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:
Hillary Pride (https://www.instagram.com/eatswithpride/)
John Corbin
Cynthia Adams (https://www.instagram.com/madamadamsalaska/
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In Episode 2, we hear from two people in the fishing industry about their real-life experiences in managing ergonomic challenges on board fishing boats. They share their experiences, and offer tips to other fish harvesters on how to avoid injury and stay fit.
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)
Show notes
In this episode, we heard from:
Eric Jordan who fishes salmon and lingcod in southeast Alaska
Monique Coombs of the Maine Coast Fisherman's Association (https://www.mainecoastfishermen.org/)
You can find Monique on social media @aragostamama
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Welcome to our debut! In Episode 1, we hear from researchers about the ergonomics - or body movements - of commercial fishing. You'll hear about typical injuries experienced by commercial fishermen, and some best practices to avoid them.
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 (https://necenter.org/)
Coastal Routes Project (www.coastalroutes.org)
Show notes
In this episode, we heard from:
Dr. Laurel Kincl at Oregon State University (linkedin.com/in/laurel-kincl)
Dr. Don Bloswick at the University of Utah
To learn more about the Alaska Longline Fisherman's Association's crew training program, visit their website: https://www.alfafish.org/crewtraining.
You can find transcripts to this and all of our episodes at our website: www.coastalroutes.org/ff-transcripts
