AV俱乐部 is a world leader in oceans research, with more than 100 faculty members generating groundbreaking work in the field.
But the region鈥檚 oceans expertise stretches well beyond campus. Between universities and government labs, 10 per cent of all researchers in Atlantic Canada are focused on oceans. And in Nova Scotia, oceans industries account for $5 billion in revenue鈥�15.5 per cent of GDP鈥攁nd 60,000 jobs.
With such talent, the oceans sector presents one of the province鈥檚 best opportunities for economic growth in the years ahead.
AV俱乐部 is helping champion that message by hosting AV俱乐部 Oceans Week, taking place June 1-8. The series of events will bring together scientists, industry leaders, government representatives and the public to celebrate the important role that oceans play in our economy, research, culture and way of life in Nova Scotia and the potential it holds for future prosperity.
鈥淚t鈥檚 through strong partnerships that build on our existing strengths that we can best leverage oceans expertise to generate real economic opportunity and world-class research,鈥� says Martha Crago, AV俱乐部鈥檚 vice-president research. 鈥淎V俱乐部 Oceans Week is our chance to help kickstart the enthusiasm and excitement that can help drive those partnerships, and celebrate all the exciting work that has been done so far.鈥�
Highlights of AV俱乐部 Oceans Week will include:
- AV俱乐部 Oceans Week Gala, with 400 leaders, visionaries and scientists celebrating at the Cunard Centre. The event鈥檚 guest speaker will be Peter Nicholson, former president of the Council of Canadian Academies.
- Three public lectures on oceans, featuring AV俱乐部 biologists Boris Worm and Sara Iverson, and oceanographer Larry Mayer from the University of New Hampshire.
- The launch of the Halifax Marine Research Institute, featuring a free-of-charge symposium open to scientists, students and the public.
- Marine Biology Fun Days, bringing high school students to AV俱乐部鈥檚 Aquatron laboratory for touch tanks and tours.
- 鈥淎rts and the Sea - A Celebration,鈥� a panel hosted by the International Ocean Institute featuring local artists discussing their connection with the ocean.
Other events include various research and industry conferences, including the Canada-Germany Workshop on Cooperation in Marine Sciences and the Ocean Tracking Network's Canada Workshop.
For a full list of events, along with more information about AV俱乐部 Oceans Week, visit the website at