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Bamfield Marine Sciences Centre is a world-class teaching and research facility located on the outer west coast of Vancouver Island, Canada. It is governed by the Pacific Marine Science Alliance. The Marine Centre supports diverse coastal and marine research of the highest calibre and is recognized as among the very best research and training facilities in the world.

Explore the diversity of this dynamic coastal environment, from exposed rocky shorelines, expansive sandy beaches, productive estuaries, and ancient coastal temperate rainforests.

We acknowledge with gratitude that BMSC is situated on the traditional territory of the Huu-ay-aht First Nations, a Nuu-chah-nulth Nation and member of the Maa-nulth Treaty Society.

BMSC Experience Highlighted in “Get Your Feet Wet” Feature from UofA Law Magazine

There is nothing like “getting your feet wet” as you learn to make content really stick with you. Sure, you will learn in a classroom, but there is something special about receiving a lecture on whaling law history as you watch a live whale swim past you. Somehow it is just… a little bit…

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The PMSA’s New Agreement with Chile Will Bring More International Collaboration to BMSC

On November 25th, 2025, the PMSA signed of a statement of intent for collaboration with the Océanos Institute at the University of Concepcion in Chile. This next step looks to further build collaborative ocean research and education programs between the two countries. The collaboration is largely focused on exchanges of researchers and students between Chile and Canada, with the first 12 Chilean students already scheduled to come to…

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Bamfield Marine Sciences Centre is a not-for-profit, registered Canadian charity.

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The BMSC is committed to an equitable, diverse, and inclusive environment that is accessible to all and free from discrimination. The BMSC recognizes that diversity in our staff and clients benefit and enrich our workplace, research and learning environment, and the broader community. We are committed to removing barriers that have been, and continue to be, encountered by equity seeking groups, including women, Indigenous peoples, visible/racialized minorities, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+. We are taking action to remove these barriers. We are committed to uplifting and centering diverse voices, especially those that are historically underrepresented in postsecondary environments and the marine sciences. We will continually strive to create a safe, inclusive, supportive and positive environment for everyone at the BMSC. We welcome your feedback and questions. To learn more about what we are doing and how you can help us achieve these goals, contact the BMSC Director.