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	Aquatron Laboratory Dalhousie University

Welcome to the Aquatron Laboratory, Dalhousie University's aqautic research facility. The Aquatron Laboratory features marine and freshwater facilities for researchers from University, Government and Industry.

Research Facilities:

Pool Tank: The Aquatron Laboratory features a 684,000 litre Pool tank which is 15.24 metres in diameter and 3.54 to 3.91 metres deep. The tank can be tailored to the requirements of individual research projects whether the tank is required as a large holding pen for fish or as an artificial reef. Our full time technical personell are experts in the preparation and operation of the tank. For more information and technical specifications follow the link to the Pool Tank.

Tower Tank: This research apparatus is unique in Eastern Canada. This tank is 10.64 metres deep and 3.66 metres in diameter with an approximate water volume of 117,000 litres. This tank is ideal for research requiring depth and stratification. For more information follow the link to the Tower Tank page.

Wet Labs: There are numerous wet labs throughout the Life Sciences Building. The Oceanography and Biology Departments both have access to wet labs within their regular Departmental areas. In addition, the Aquatron has 17 wet labs which are used independantly from the other labs. These labs can be accessed by users from within and outside the Dalhousie Community.

Tanks: The Aquatron Laboratory has a number of holding tank areas suitable for fish and other aquatic organisms. Tank holding areas can consist of banks in various sizes or, large single tanks. For more information on Fish Holding and the holding banks available, follow the link to the Tanks page.

B.O.T.: The Behavioural Observation Tank is a specially designed tank which allows researchers to observe the behaviour of aquatic animals from various vantage points without necessarily affecting the behaviour of the animals. This facility is capable of being used for research on a number of animal groups including fish and seals.

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Dalhousie University
Halifax, Nova Scotia
B3H 4H6

Aquatron Laboratory
Manager: John Batt
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Phone:
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E-mail:

(902) 494-3874
(902) 494-2405
John.Batt@dal.ca

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"Although care has been taken in preparing the information contained in this document, Dalhousie University does not and cannot guarantee the accuracy thereof. Anyone using the information does so at their own risk and shall be deemed to indemnify Dalhousie University from any and all injury or damage arising from such use."

Last updated : August 15, 2002, 16:20:00 AST by John.Batt@dal.ca