Aquatron 50th Anniversary Celebration

Join us on May 11, 2024 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Dalhousie University's Aquatron.

Event details

Date & Time:
May 11, 2024 1:00 PM
May 11, 2024 4:00 PM
Time Zone:
ADT
Location:
Halifax, Canada
Address:
Atrium (2nd floor), Steele Ocean Science Building, 6375 Edzell Circle
Registration Deadline:
Hotel:
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Join us on May 11, 2024 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Dalhousie University's Aquatron – Canada’s largest ocean research facility.

Programming and activities will meet the interests of every ocean enthusiast, including:

  • Touch tanks
  • Face painting
  • Ocean glider demos
  • Tours

You will meet some of Dalhousie’s world-leading ocean researchers and learn about the ground-breaking work they do to understand this vast aquatic environment and conserve the creatures that call it home.

Designed to engage and excite the young and young-at-heart, you will leave with a new appreciation of the ocean and the researchers who have made it the focus of their life’s work.

Parking

Several parking options are available:

  • Free street parking on parts of Oxford Street
  • Free parking in non-reserved spots in Dal-owned lots
  • Parking in one of several lots near the Steele Ocean Sciences Building
Please click the titles below to learn more about each event.
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