Ocean Networks Canada is proud to launch Surfacing Secrets: Explore the Ocean. Understand the Planet., a brand-new podcast series developed in collaboration with two leading ocean storytellers: Balad’EAU hosted by Lyne Morissette and How to Protect the Ocean Podcast hosted by Andrew Lewin.

🎧 This is not your average podcast. It’s the result of months of in-depth interviews, archival research, and immersive audio design — created to bring you the untold stories of ocean innovation, from the seafloor to the lab to the community.

🌊 Episode 1: Mavericks and Visionaries
We kick off with an inspiring deep dive into ONC’s origins — a time when the idea of connecting the seafloor to the internet was seen as pure science fiction. Meet the mavericks and visionaries who made it possible in this richly narrated episode.

🎙️ Featuring exclusive appearances by:

• Kate Moran, ONC President & CEO

• John Delaney, trailblazing oceanographer

• Benoit Pirenne, ONC Corporate Innovation and Technology Officer

Listeners can enjoy:

• A narrative-style story episode (available on Balad’EAU)

• The full-length interview conversations (available on How to Protect the Ocean)

📅 Launch Date: June 8, 2025 – World Oceans Day
📍 Location: Online – on all major podcast platforms
🖱️ Registration: Not required
👥 Capacity: Unlimited – open access

🔗 For more information, visit: www.oceannetworks.ca

Listen to the series’ trailer: https://www.baladeau.media/podcast-1/episode/daea62e6/surfacing-secrets-trailer-baladeau-and-ocean-networks-canada

This podcast is made possible thanks to the support of the Canada Foundation for Innovation, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, and the University of Victoria.