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?

3%12%

53%

32%

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: deepbay@viu.caTel: 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