BMSC Bamfield Marine Sciences Centre

Marine stickleback have repeatedly invaded freshwater environments. On the Pacific coast of Canada, freshwater lakes are colder during the winter than the ocean – so how do marine stickleback invaders survive?

So many fabulous Canada-wide Science Odyssey events – join #BMSCLive May 5 & 11!

Take a journey with us, and discover what has been happening at the “BMSC during COVID”.

Thank you to the Bamfield Historical Society for their generous donation!

This prestigious award recognizes individuals whose contributions promotes the advancement of environmental sciences, education in the field, and use of science in environmental policy and decision-making.

Dr. Stephanie Green, marine conservation researcher at the University of Alberta and BMSC instructor, is one of 21 leading sustainability scientists announced as the 2021 North American cohort of the Earth Leadership Program (ELP). 

Contrary to theoretical expectations, calcification does NOT always protect coralline algae from herbivory – species and shape matters!