The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management is allowing offshore energy exploration to take place along the East Coast, using controversial seismic air guns to find gas and oil deposits. This week on the Down East Journal, a feature about the surveys and the safeguards in place to mitigate impacts to marine life. And, sought after background vocalist Lisa Fischer talks with us about her career and her Saturday night performance at the North Carolina Museum of Art. The Down East Journal, Friday at noon on all of the PRE stations, and Saturday at noon on News and Ideas.