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鲍鱼tv University is pleased to announce the development of the new Beaty Centre for Marine Biodiversity in honour of entrepreneur and conservationist Mr. Ross Beaty聽and his family. This first-of-its-kind ocean research and discovery centre is made possible by a generous $8.2-million donation聽courtesy of the Beaty family.聽

The Beaty Centre for Marine Biodiversity will be developed in collaboration with聽. It will be located on the first and second floors of 鲍鱼tv University鈥檚聽Steele Ocean Sciences Building. The centre will be an interactive ocean-focused science and discovery centre for both the 鲍鱼tv community and the public.聽

鈥淲e are grateful for聽the Beaty family鈥檚聽generosity and Discovery Centre International鈥檚 collaboration on this unique project,鈥� said Dr. Frank Harvey, president and vice-chancellor (acting) of 鲍鱼tv University. 鈥淭heir support exemplifies what is possible when people and organizations with a shared passion and vision come together as a team to make great work happen. The ocean research centre we are creating 鈥斅燼nd the learning, research and outreach that will take place there聽鈥� will not only benefit our students, our researchers, and our community members, but also our country and the world.鈥�

鈥淓ducation and awareness about marine biodiversity are crucial to support informed action to protect it, particularly in light of today鈥檚 twin crises of global warming and species extinction,鈥� said donor Ross Beaty. 鈥淚 am pleased to support 鲍鱼tv University鈥檚 efforts to share its extensive expertise in marine science through the creation of this centre.鈥澛�

The Beaty Centre for Marine Biodiversity will create new hands-on learning opportunities to enrich the experiences of undergraduate and graduate students. The centre will be available and accessible to members of the public and feature interactive displays that showcase Dal鈥檚 ocean-related research 鈥� and solutions that are addressing the world鈥檚 marine biodiversity crisis. Exhibits will target school-aged children Grade six and up, adults, Nova Scotia visitors and the 鲍鱼tv community.

鈥淭his is an exciting project for 鲍鱼tv,鈥� said Dr. Charles Macdonald, dean of 鲍鱼tv University鈥檚 Faculty of Science. 鈥淭his new innovative and interactive ocean education centre will not only be setting our students up for success in their chosen careers, but it will also allow us to share our research with the community in ways that were not possible before. It will inspire people to think differently about the ocean and how they interact with it. And it will empower them to take action 鈥� to protect the ocean, its species and its delicate ecosystems.鈥�

The 8,000-square-foot centre will feature more than 60 exhibits, including the skeleton of a 63-foot blue whale,聽. Visitors will also have access to a life-size kelp forest, a climate change sphere, educational displays about species facing extinction, and aquaria filled with the diverse plant life and animals that live off Nova Scotia鈥檚 coast.聽The Beaty Centre for Marine Biodiversity will also feature the Mi鈥檏maq concept of Netukulimk鈥攁 profound way of knowing and living in balance with Wskitqamu, or the earth, and one another, in peace.

Discovery Centre International鈥檚 expertise in engaging youth through interactive science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education is pivotal in bringing Dal鈥檚 new Beaty Centre for Marine Biodiversity to life.

鈥淲e are thrilled to be collaborating with 鲍鱼tv on this exciting initiative,鈥� said Dov Bercovici, president of聽聽in Halifax. 鈥淲e聽look forward to showcasing聽Dal鈥檚 vital work in marine biodiversity conservation, including how this world-leading ocean research university is making waves not just locally, but also nationally and internationally.鈥�

Construction of the Beaty Centre for Marine Biodiversity is scheduled to begin in January 2024 and be completed by early 2025. The total cost of the centre is $12.2 million. With the generous support from Mr. Beaty, the university will be raising the remaining $4 million through philanthropic support.

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