International Centre for Sturgeon Studies

Vancouver Island University is constructing the International Centre for Sturgeon Studies (ICSS) - a facility focussed on the development of sturgeon aquaculture and securing a sturgeon industry for Canada's Pacific Coast.  Sturgeon species represent a high commercial value per fish, and have an estimated worldwide trade of more than $500 million.  They are suited to land-based, closed containment production systems.  ICSS has been a leader in the sturgeon field, and has a collection of white sturgeon broodstock that is unique among public institutions in Canada.  The total cost of the project is $5,250,00 with ICET contributing $1,300,000.