Funding Supports New Mini Aquarium in Petty Harbour
To support interactive learning experiences in local marine life, the Provincial Government has provided funding of $25,900 to support the establishment of a new interactive mini aquarium in Petty Harbour.
“Our government is pleased to provide funding of $25,900 to the Petty Harbour Mini Aquarium to support such a positive addition for the community,” said the Honourable Keith Hutchings, Minister of Innovation, Business and Rural Development. “I am pleased that the mini aquarium will offer visitors a unique hands-on experience with local marine life, providing residents and tourists with another reason to visit this beautiful area of the province.”
Minister Hutchings will attend the opening of the mini aquarium tomorrow (Saturday, June 15). The opening will take place at 11:00 a.m. at the aquarium which is located at 35 Southside Road in Petty Harbour.
“We are very excited to be opening the doors to the mini aquarium on Saturday,” said Melanie Knight, Founder and Executive Director or the Petty Harbour Mini Aquarium. “There’s a wonderful and growing tourism industry here in Perry Harbour and we’re excited to add to, and to work with people from the area in order to grow the community while sharing its rich history. We also believe that people learn best through interaction, and look forward to helping people learn in a fun and educational way.”
Located in the Petty Harbour Co-Op Fishplant, the Petty Harbour Mini Aquarium is a non-profit marine public education center. The Petty Harbour Mini Aquarium will open on Saturday, June 15, and be open to the public seven days a week from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Additional information on the Petty Harbour Mini Aquarium and opening activities can be found on their website, www.miniaqua.org.
Funding was made available through the Regional Development Fund which supports not-for-profit organizations in growing their business and attracting new clientele.
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Media contacts:
Heather Maclean Director of Communications Department of Innovation, Business and Rural Development 709-729-4570, 697-4137 heathermaclean@gov.nl.ca |
Melanie Knight Founder/Executive Director Petty Harbour Mini Aquarium 709-330-3474 melanie@miniaqua.org |
2013 06 14 3:00 p.m.