Discovering marine science on the wild wet coast; Ambrose University Zoology students share their field trip adventure!
Blog Latest News
The Field Trips crew returns for a new season of marine science education!
BMSC is gearing up for another season of Field Trips, with the first group arriving on the weekend.
Dr. W. Gallin at BMSC, working onJelly fish nervous system structure and function
Dr. Warren Gallin (U of Alberta) was at BMSC recently working on Polyorchis penicillatus, a frequently observed jelly fish species in Barkley Sound. He is characterizing the structure and function of their nervous system.
Maximizing power generation from tidal energy.
Maximizing energy from tidal energy: University of Washington mechanical engineers are testing generation methods using the flume and PIV at BMSC.
Education and research at BMSC, en français
A short documentary (in French) about research and education at BMSC, by Vien Voir Ici TV.
Summer seminar, Thurs. Aug 27, 7pm
Title: “A plague on both your houses: Evolutionary conflicts between the sexes.” Dr. Mikael Mökkönen. Location: RIX Centre.
Summer seminar, Thurs. Aug 20, 7pm
Title: “Sexual conflict: Arms race or tug-of-war?” Dr. Adam Chippendale. Location: RIX Centre.
Summer seminar, Thurs, Aug 13, 7pm
Title: “Left-right asymmetry: The interplay between development, genetics and evolution (and other stories)” Location: RIX Centre.
No, we have not forgotten you, Alan
A Vancouver Island marmot who made his way to Bamfield was shortly thereafter returned to his mountain habitat, without even getting to surf. Follow Alan’s Titter feed @BamfieldMarmot. photos: J, Reynolds
Summer seminar, Wed, Aug 5, 7pm
Title: “Peeling out predation intensity: can repair frequency be a useful proxy towards understanding predation?” Location: RIX Centre.