The Aquatic Ecosystems Research Laboratory (AERL) is a four story, 6000 m facility that houses three distinct research units: The UBC Fisheries Centre (FC) The Institute for Resources Environment and Sustainability (IRES) The BC Fisheries Research Unit (BCFU) Completed in 2006 AERL features a state-of-the-art Immersion Laboratory that simulates real-time underwater and coastal habitats. The Canada Green Building Council has awarded LEED-BC Gold Certification to UBC-AERL. READ MORE