The Center for Aquaculture & Environmental Research (CAER) is a specialized centre for aquaculture and coastal research co-founded by Fisheries and Oceans Canada and the University of British Columbia. CAER conducts focused research programs that integrate ecosystem and conservation with sustainable aquaculture practices for growing aquatic species of global importance. Recognized internationally as a centre dedicated to innovative research and education in aquaculture and the marine environment, the six-hectare site offers a unique opportunity for experimental research on fish rearing and indoor-outdoor aquaria