The Virginia Informer

Last Updated:4/21/09 Section: News Briefs

In an April 16 ceremony, the Virginia Institute of Marine Science dedicated its two newest research buildings, Andrews Hall and the Seawater Research Laboratory. Andrews Hall contains laboratories, conference rooms, space for students, faculty, lab technicians, and visiting scientists, and a distance-learning facility. The Hall supports programs that research improved aquaculture, assess Chesapeake Bay blue crab stock management, track contaminants, model global climate effects, and develop automated underwater vehicles. The Seawater Research Laboratory is a 45000 square foot roofed complex that will conduct state-mandated research on finfish and shellfish. It also has equipment to test aquatic pathogens for possible adverse health effects on humans and livestock. Both buildings were financed by a 2002 state higher education bond initiative. Prominent speakers at the dedication included President Revely, Rector Michael Powell, former Virginia Governor A. Linwood Holton, state Sen. Tommy Norment, and Congressman Rob Wittman.

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