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Rix Centre for Ocean Discoveries receives $1.15 million in fundingBamfield (Vancouver Island), BC. Western Economic Diversification Canada, as part of a $3M ocean research and technology investment on Vancouver Island, announced funding of $1.15 million for equipment purchases at the new Rix Centre for Ocean Discoveries. The Centre, which houses a marine biotechnology laboratory, a coastal integrity laboratory, a digital imaging and analysis laboratory, classroom and conference space, is located at the Bamfield Marine Sciences Centre. "The opening of the Rix Centre for Ocean Discoveries is the most significant event at the Bamfield Marine Sciences Centre since its inception," says Dr Dennis Jelinski, director of the Bamfield Marine Sciences Centre. "Dr. Donald B Rix's vision for the Rix Centre for Ocean Discoveries was to foster innovative applications of science and technology in the ocean/marine sectors, and to lay the groundwork for a spirit of commercialization that creates new opportunities in marine life-sciences." About the Rix Centre for Ocean Discoveries and BMSC For more information: CANTEST Ltd. |
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