Governance
Bamfield Marine Sciences Centre (BMSC) was established in 1972 by the Pacific Marine Science Alliance (formerly known as the Western Canadian Universities Marine Sciences Society, or WCUMSS) in order to provide a permanent base for marine and coastal-oriented field operations on the west coast of Canada. The Pacific Marine Science Alliance (PMSA) is a not-for-profit, registered Canadian charity that is responsible for the oversight and governance of the BMSC.
PMSA has a mandate to:
Provide world-class research infrastructure and support for Canadian and international researchers on the west coast of Canada;
Offer undergraduate and graduate courses and programs;
Offer training opportunities and in residence programs to schools, colleges, First Nations and other public groups.
See more about the PMSA governance and current board here:
