Innovation, Trade and Rural Development
February 14, 2011

Media Advisory: Minister to Announce Investments
Focused on Boosting Ocean Technology Capabilities

The Honourable Susan Sullivan, Minister of Innovation, Trade and Rural Development, will announce investments in Memorial University and the Marine Institute today (Monday, February 14). The investments will enable both institutions to increase their unique research and training activities related to the ocean technology sector.

The announcement will begin at 2:00 p.m. in Memorial University’s tow tank, which is located in the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science building in St. John’s.
Parking is available for the media in area 60.

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Media contact:
Scott Barfoot
Director of Communications
Department of Innovation, Trade and Rural Development
709-729-4570, 690-6290
scottbarfoot@gov.nl.ca 

2011 02 14                                                        9:40 a.m.