We are excited to spread the word that BMSC and our partner and neighbor, Nova Harvest, along with the Hakai Institute and the BC Shellfish Growers Association, have received one of the CRBS (Climate Ready BC Seafood) Program Grants! This grant provided funds for research that helps understand the impacts of ocean acidification and…
Even though the initial application deadline has passed, we will be accepting Fall Field Trip applications on a rolling first-come-first-serve basis. Contact us to get information on available dates so you can join us for some hands-on ocean science learning!.. and do your best to not get too distracted by all the amazing critters!…
When you think about migrating animals, the first that come to mind are probably birds, maybe whales, maybe caribou… but how about toads?! That’s right, toads are migrating animals, and they actually go some pretty impressive distances considering their small size – they have been tracked moving 7km away from their “home” lake! In…
This Guidance Document was prepared by KRI and Tsleil-Waututh First Nation to summarize the Burrard Inlet restoration project and provide accessible guidance for future restoration. The document, grounded in Indigenous knowledge and two years of field trials, highlights practical, place‑based approaches to support kelp recovery in urban and high‑current environments. The document outlines best…
When you gaze out at the ocean, you might not usually be thinking about mathematical equations… but, for a group of international researchers on Canada’s West Coast, something incredible is in the works after spending a few days doing just that. In mid-February, the second Canada–France–Chile Research Connections Workshop in Ocean and Mathematical Sciences brought together international researchers from various disciplines to tackle modern ocean problems by exploring the interface of ocean science, data science, and mathematics. Hosted by the Read More
Applications are open for both 2026 summer courses and the 2026 Fall Program in Marine Sciences. Hands-on field and research experience during undergraduate studies are extremely beneficial to scientists-in-training. We are proud to offer courses that set students apart in their studies! First time hearing about…
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…
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…
We are excited to announce that we have officially opened the applications for our 2026 Spring Field Trips! Give your class the experience of hands-on learning like no other. At Bamfield Marine Science Center, our marine science field trips give students a fully immersive experience in the unique coastal ecosystem on Western Vancouver Island.…
We are proud to share that The Pacific Marine Science Alliance Society (PMSA) and The Marine Environmental Observation, Prediction and Response Network (MEOPAR) have announced their official collaboration to expand ocean research capacity along Canada’s Pacific and Western Arctic coasts over the next three years! This project, known as the Pacific Rim Initiative for…