Fisheries and Aquaculture
June 5, 2014

Media Advisory: Minister to Launch Children’s Book About Marine Science

The Honourable Keith Hutchings, Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture, will officially launch The Green Crab Invasion, the third in a series of children’s books about marine environments, at St. Bernard’s Elementary School in Witless Bay tomorrow (Friday, June 6). Minister Hutchings will read the book to Grade Two students at approximately 10:20 a.m. as part of preparations for upcoming World Oceans Day festivities.

Prior to launching the book, Minister Hutchings will present an award to a Grade Five student at St. Bernard’s Elementary for her submission to the World Oceans Day Art Contest.

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Media contact:
Jason Card
Director of Communications
Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture
709-729-3733, 699-0470
jasoncard@gov.nl.ca

2014 06 05                                                           2:50 p.m.