BMSC Bamfield Marine Sciences Centre

NSERC aims to make Canada a country of discoverers and innovators for the benefit of all Canadians. The agency supports BMSC university students in their advanced studies, promotes and supports discovery research at BMSC, and fosters innovation by encouraging Canadian companies to participate and invest in postsecondary research projects.

NSERC’s PromoScience Program offers financial support for organizations working with young Canadians to promote an understanding of science and engineering (including mathematics and technology).

PromoScience supports hands-on learning experiences for young students and their science teachers, and has for many years supported the Education Program at BMSC.

Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) is an initiative of the Summer Work Experience program. It provides wage subsidies to employers to create employment for secondary and post-secondary students. Again this year, Canada Summer Jobs welcomes applications from small businesses, not-for-profit employers, public sector and faith-based organizations that provide quality summer jobs for students.

Founded by TD Bank Group in 1990, TD Friends of the Environment Foundation (TD FEF) is a national charity that funds environmental projects across Canada.

With the support of more than 150,000 donors, TD FEF has provided approximately $70 million to over 23,000 environmental projects and programs. At BMSC, funds were donated by TD FEF to build a rain-forest boardwalk trail.

Ocean Networks Canada operates the world-leading NEPTUNE and VENUS cabled ocean observatories, collecting data on physical, chemical, biological, and geological aspects of the ocean over long time periods, supporting research on complex Earth processes in ways not previously possible.

The Bamfield Marine Science Centre provides ongoing logistical support for Ocean Networks Canada operations in Folger Passage and Barkley Sound, including ship and dive-based maintenance on our Folger Pinnacle instrument platform.

The Huu-ay-aht First Nations (HFN) is a self-governing, modern treaty Nation whose lands are located in the Barclay Sound region on the the west coast of Vancouver Island at the entrance to the Port Alberni inlet.

The Huu-ay-aht envision a strong, self-governing and self-reliant Nation. Iisaak will guide us as we work together to foster a safe, healthy and sustainable community; where our culture, language, spirituality and economy flourish for all.

The Bamfield Historical Society partners with BMSC to preserve the local history of Bamfield.

The purpose of the society is:

• To collect Bamfield historic memorabilia
• To assist in the archiving of Bamfield historic memorabilia
• To assist in displaying Bamfield historic memorablia

Nova Harvest is an aquaculture company incorporated in 2011 with sights set on becoming the preeminent seed provider to the BC shellfish industry.

Their vision is to apply innovative, science based solutions to support the development of a sustainable shellfish industry, and help it reach full potential. With a broad experience base in the aquaculture industry and an innovative outlook, the Nova Harvest team is well positioned to supply the shellfish industry with a reliable source for high caliber seed.

The Bamfield Community School Association’s mission is to build a cohesive community that allows residents of Bamfield, young and old, to achieve the sense of empowerment that comes from community and learning. Our community interactions aim at enhancing, coordinating and creating personal development opportunities in Bamfield, making sure that everyone has access to the learning opportunities they need to fulfill their full potential.

A family owned and operated company, Canadian Kelp resources is dedicated to the development and promotion of quality kelp products and services in the context of good ecological and humanitarian practices. Our products consist of sea vegetables and raw kelp material for pharmaceutical and cosmetic products, and kelp seed for kelp farmers.
We also offer consulting on kelp farming, kelp product development and processing, and environmental assessment and bio-remediation.

Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) services support government priorities and economic prosperity and contribute to the safety, accessibility and security of Canadian waters.

Backed by the Vancouver Island Range and facing the open Pacific Ocean, Pacific Rim presents the rich natural and cultural heritage of Canada’s west coast. Its cool and wet maritime climate produces an abundance of life in the water and on land. Lush coastal temperate rainforest gives way to bountiful and diverse intertidal and subtidal areas. These natural wonders are interwoven with the long and dynamic history of the Nuu-chah-nulth First Nations and European explorers and settlers.