Hagen Aqualab

The Hagen Aqualab is a technologically advanced aquatic research facility. This facility was initially approved for use in January 1996 when the first research project began and is operated primarily by the Department of Integrative Biology at the University of Guelph. The Aqualab utilizes recirculation systems to maintain water quality and is a state of the art research facility that is designed with flexibility in mind. The systems were designed to accommodate research projects of moderate size, this facility was not designed for large scale production experiments. The facility uses up to 70% re-circulated water in the experimental rooms and 95% re-circulated water in the general holding room. Aqualab was designed for a wide variety of aquatic related activities such as embryology, physiology, behaviour, toxicology, parasitology, disease and genetics.

Mission

To facilitate research on a wide variety of aquatic organisms, such as microorganisms, animals and plants, living in marine, brackish or fresh water habitats from arctic, temperate or tropical climes. To foster the training of undergraduate and graduate students in advanced research techniques. To encourage interaction and collaboration among universities, government and the private sector.

Read about the Hagen Aqualab's far-reaching impacts in our new report (PDF).

Donors

The following people, companies and foundations have generously donated to the construction and operation of the Hagen Aqualab:

• Rolf Hagen Inc.
• University of Guelph
• Department of Fisheries and Oceans
• Dr. Ulrich Baensch
• Ontario Innovation Trust
• Pelee Island Winery
• NSERC
• Seagram Company Ltd.
• Cordby Distilleries Ltd.
• Canadain Hydrogardens Ltd.
• TD Friends of the Environment
• CBS Alumni Association
• Andrews Wines
• Brascan Foundation
• Audrey S. Hellyer Charitable Foundation
• Canadian Foundation for Innovation
• The R. Howard Webster Foundation
• The Alma Mater Fund
• Featherstone & Company
• Imasco Ltd.
• McLean Foundation
• TransCanada Pipelines
• Ducks Unlimited
• Barrick Gold
• Noranda Foundation
• Richard and Jean Ivey Foundation
• The Mark Anthony Group
• Cathering & Maxwell Meighen Foundation
• Laidlaw Inc.
• Harold Crabtree Foundation
• Falconbridge
• The E.W. Bickle Foundation
• Henry N.R. Jackman Foundation
• Calona Wines Ltd.
• Briks Family Foundation
• Gilbey Canada
• Hiram Walker Sales Division

Suppliers

• Argus Controls
• Canadian HydroGardens
• Fish Farm Supply Co.