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November 5, 2007

Construction begins on URI undersea center

NARRAGANSETT -- The University of Rhode Island is breaking ground on a $15 million dollar undersea exploration center and marine science library.

Marine explorer Robert Ballard and Governor Carcieri are among the officials who will attend the ceremony today.

Ballard is an oceanography professor at the school.

The 41,000-square-foot facility, paid for through loans approved by Rhode Island voters three years ago, will also house the Inner Space Center.

-- The Associated Press

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