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COAST Talks Podcast

COAST Talks Podcast

Written by: COAST Centre for Ocean Applied Sustainable Technologies
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The Centre for Ocean Applied Sustainable Technologies (COAST) showcases the people, ideas, businesses and communities driving innovation in Pacific Canada's sustainable blue economy. Brought to you by the South Island Prosperity Partnership network.

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Episodes
  • How Lux Bio Is Replacing Toxins with Nature's Glow
    Jan 13 2026

    Paige Whitehead of Lux Bio joins us to share her incredible journey from a spark of inspiration to a mission with global impact. It all started with a simple question after encountering plastic waste at a BC music festival: "Why not use nature's light instead?" That thought drove her to harness bioluminescence, creating a sustainable alternative to the toxic glow sticks used in everything from commercial fishing to space exploration. Paige delves into how her team is partnering with key players in the blue economy to replace hazardous materials with nature's own brilliant solution.

    Link to Lux Bio’s website: Lux Bio | Sustainable Bioluminescence Technology for Personal & Commercial Use

    Link to Lux Bio’s Instagram account: Lux Bio (@weareluxbio)

    Link to Lux Bio’s LinkedIn account: Lux Bio: Posts | LinkedIn

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    37 mins
  • Engineering the Future of Marine Renewables Installation
    Oct 1 2025

    Joost Remmers of engineering firm TWD shares how global innovations in marine infrastructure and installation methods can accelerate British Columbia's responsible development of tidal, wave, and offshore wind energy.

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    33 mins
  • Robotics, Biofouling and Invasive Species Prevention
    Aug 8 2025

    On today’s episode of COAST Talks, we’re thrilled to welcome Voytek Klaptocz, Co-Founder and CEO of Offshore Designs Limited. Based in Vancouver, BC, Offshore Designs works on Industrial Robotic Ship Hull Cleaning to improve fuel efficiency, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve maintenance costs, and protect the environment from invasive species.

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    38 mins
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