Follow a group of emerging writers who came together to share their inspirations in the short story competition, NL Writes, which explored what connects people to the ocean and coasts, culminating in the e-book ‘Ocean People Inspire’ e-book. The podcast documents the NL Writes journey, the authors’ experiences, and the roles that stories played in contributing to Newfoundland and Labrador’s 2024 Year of the Arts.

In order to fulfill the Blue Economy’s promise of sustainable and just ocean use, its scientific foundation must more fully integrate the social sciences. Drawing on insights from real-world scientific networking initiatives, the authors identify three key contributions of the social sciences and propose a strategy to redefine the Blue Economy.