Deep Bay Marine Field StationDeep Bay Marine Field Station
Brian Kingzett , Centre for Shellfish Research Vancouver Island University
Brian Kingzett , Centre for Shellfish Research Vancouver Island University
Opportunities for community engagementOpportunities for community engagement
Outline
Who we are (how we describe ourselves)
How we relate to our community
Greater Opportunities for VIU
VIU – University of Coastal Communities
Visionary Goal
Through the promotion of excellence in learning, we inspire our students and the people of Vancouver Island and coastal British Columbia as a trusted educational partner in the search for sustainable cultural, economic, environmental and social prosperity.
Sustainable Ocean Food Systems Network • Centre for Shellfish Research
• International Centre for Sturgeon Studies
• Institute for Coastal Research (social)
• Fisheries and Aquaculture teaching programs
• Collaborations with Trades programs and other research groups
unique blend of synergistic capacities which include: research (life sciences and social sciences); education and training; technology development and innovation; knowledge dissemination, training, outreach and apprenticeship, and public engagement
Why do we care about shellfish?The links between industry, academia and
conservation are obvious for shellfish;
they indicate sustainable coastal
communities. When we lose shellfish and
shellfish industries, it is a sure sign that
environmental degradation threatens the
very essence of coastal communities with
their strong sense of place and the
sustainable use of its resources.
Michael W. Beck, Ph.D. Senior Scientist, The Nature Conservancy, Global Marine Initiative, Letter of Support to CSR Deep Bay Oct .2008
What motivates us – thinking globally
• How will we feed a world destined for 10 billion people?
• More than 85% of global fish stocks fully or over exploited
• We require 80 MMT or another global ocean by 2030 for future population estimates.
• Aquaculture now 50% of all seafood consumed - must double
• How do we meet this demand sustainably?
• Will this create opportunities for coastal BC?
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What motivates us – thinking locally
• Supporting change from resource “extraction” economies to “knowledge based” resource economy
• Supporting the 100+ year shellfish farming industry
• Opportunities for First Nations• Promoting industry sustainability
• Environmental• Economic• Social
• Preserving marine ecosystems• Low carbon industries
Project based funding - Who funds us?
• Government Agencies
• Environmental NGOs, Conservation Organizations
• Industry and commercial clients
• Provincial and Federal academic research grants
• Public and private donors
• Funds raised through public education and event hosting activities.
• NOT by traditional AVED / VIU Teaching funds
Healthy Marine Ecosystems
Healthy Marine Ecosystems
ResponsibleCoastal Development
ResponsibleCoastal Development
High Quality Food
High Quality Food
SustainableIndustry
SustainableIndustry
Thinking locally – drawing linkages
Walking the talk – Green Research Facility• One of Canada’s greenest buildings• Platinum LEED certification 2013• 2011 National Sustainable Architecture and Buildings
Award and more…
Multi-Purpose Field Station
• Seawater R&D Facilities
• Multi-purpose workshop/seminar rooms
• Teaching laboratories
• Interpretative foyer and outside displays
• Academic and admin space
• Culinary demonstration facility
Unique design facilitates holistic purpose
Public education and community programming
Multiple Streams of Engagement
Email: [email protected]: 250-740-6611Web: www.viu.ca/deepbay
Twitter: @viudeepbayFacebook: VIUDeepBayBlog: www.viudeepbay.com
Opportunities to increase public outreach
Where we are today - Foyer
Where we are today - Viewing Mezzanine
Where we are today - Incomplete class
How do I get other VIU practitioners to engage?
Build a Whale as a community project