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BMSC Marine Invertebrate Zoology student observations inspires range expansion publication

Typically found on the wave-exposed sandy beaches of California and Oregon, the Pacific sand crab, Emerita analoga, was first noticed by our Marine Invertebrate Zoology students on Keeha Beach in 2016, leading to a publication by instructors, Dr. Mar Wonham (Quest U) and Dr. Mike Hart (SFU).

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Dr. Matthew Morris wins best thesis award in Biological Sciences at the University of Calgary

Dr. Matthew Morris, Dr. Sean Rogers’ recent PhD graduate, has won an award for best thesis in Biological Sciences at the University of Calgary. Congratulations Matthew!

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This ship is sailing! Thank you John for your 19 years of excellence!

Thank you John Richards, for your 19 years of excellence, overseeing marine operations at the Bamfield Marine Sciences Centre.

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In the sea, do sperm from different males directly compete for eggs, and do eggs have a choice??

Our 2012 Science Diving class was part of the field crew to assist with Dr. Levitan’s research.

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Graduate student Scholarships and Teaching Assistantships – APPLY NOW!

Are you a grad student who’d like to do your research here at Bamfield Marine Sciences Centre?

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BMSC researcher and instructor, Dr. Isabelle Côté (SFU), wins Newman Award for ocean conservation and research

We congratulate Isa on this well deserved award, and are looking forward to her being here this summer to teach the Subtidal Science course again!

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University of Calgary ‘Giving Day’, April 26, in support of experiential learning

The Faculty of Science is focusing on student experience through support of field schools.

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We honour the memory of Dr. Bill Austin, a founding father of BMSC.

Dr. William C. Austin was a highly regarded marine biologist, environmentalist and educator who studied and documented marine life of the Pacific Coast of North America for close to 60 years.

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We welcome Les Jmaeff to BMSC as the new Operations Manager / Deputy Director

Les is responsible for the day-to-day provision, operation and maintenance of BMSC’s facilities and systems.

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