2 weeks Ago By Rhea Caoile
CARLSBAD, Calif. (FOX 5/KUSI) -- The Hubbs-SeaWorld Research Institute (HSWRI) announced Thursday it received a donation of 6.6 acres of land from NRG Energy to go toward a new state-of-the-art marine laboratory.
HSWRI is a nonprofit committed to addressing threats to marine life and operates out of San Diego, Carlsbad and Melbourne Beach, FL.Legoland California announces reopening of Driving School attractionsOn Thursday, U.S.
Congressman Mike Levin, Carlsbad Mayor Keith Blackburn and representatives from HSWRI and NRG Energy toured the research facility in Carlsbad.The 22,000-square-foot facility, called the Leon Raymond Hubbard, Jr., Marine Fish Hatchery, is dedicated to restoring the population of California white seabass and is capable of producing over 350,000 fish each year.
Rendering of the Hubbs-SeaWorld Research Institute laboratory in Carlsbad. (Courtney Snyder)Rendering of the Hubbs-SeaWorld Research Institute laboratory in Carlsbad. (Courtney Snyder)Tour of the Hubbs-SeaWorld Research Institute hatchery in Carlsbad.
(Courtney Snyder)The donation of land by NRG Energy is meant to help expand the institute's mission and support the development of a new aquaculture lab focused on increasing sustainable domestic seafood production.According to a spokesperson for the institute, the expansion would allow them to "develop more innovative solutions, create jobs and ensure a stable food supply" within the state as well as nationwide..
