BMSC Bamfield Marine Sciences Centre

Animal Care Guidelines BMSC Animal Use Principles: BMSC is committed to the humane and ethical care and use of animals. BMSC adheres to the principle that all research involving animals must be justifiable and have good scientific or pedagogical merit. BMSC adheres to the principle that justifiable animal use in scientific research and teaching is…

BMSC Biodiversity Database The BMSC Biodiversity Database is no longer accessible to the general public; however, there is 45 years of collection records data availible upon request. Please contact the Head of Animal Care for for more information. BMSC Herbarium The herbarium includes plants from Barkley Sound, in addition to a few international algae specimens.…

BMSC has an impressive publication record dating back to the 1970’s. Search for publications arising from work done at BMSC by publication date, author, or type of publication here. (Be patient, it takes abit of time to load.) View the complete list here

Weather & Tides Weather forecast links Tofino weather forecast (from Environment Canada) Bamfield Forecast Marine Forecast (West Coast Vancouver Island South, Environment Canada) Marine Forecast What is the wind doing? Wind Forecast Cool visualizations of global climate conditions Global Ocean CurrentsBMSC Weather Station The BMSC weather station is part of the  School-Based Weather Station Network…

Maps & Geo-spatial Resources BC Marine Conservation Analysis Contains a series of maps (some with GIS data available), Marxan analyses, and an interactive atlas. Map information includes human usage, physical features, and ecological factors BC Marine Conservation Analysis HabitatWizard Provides spatial information about fish, wildlife, and ecosystems of BC through a map-based tool. Requires Microsoft…

Our IT Systems office provides network communication, scientific computing facilities, computer and AV equipment in support of education and research at BMSC. Technical Support Did you drop your phone overboard? Ken Hawkins, our Systems Administrator offers technical support to non-BMSC equipment, where such support does not interfere with BMSC operations or workloads. Click on the…

The Devonian Library supports education and research at BMSC. Its primary focus is on marine biology, oceanography, fisheries, and other aquatic sciences, as well as the history, biodiversity and archaeology of Barkley Sound. The library is a member of the International Association of Aquatic and Marine Science Library and Information Centers, IAMSLIC. We are always…

External (non-BMSC) Permits are required for various research and education activities that happen through BMSC. Please see a list of possible permits below for your activities while at BMSC. Instructors: a reminder that all education activities are covered under the BMSC Education Permits including:  DFO Scientific License, DFO ITC Permits, and Huu-ay-aht First Nations Heritage…

These policies are provided to ensure your visit to BMSC is productive and safe. Information for Researchers Field Research Research User Agreement Form The Research User Agreement form must be signed and returned to the Research Coordinator prior to your arrival at BMSC. Research User Agreement form Resource Guide to BMSC This is your information…

Located just inside the library, the Research Site Registry helps to protect established research sites from people considering or conducting research in the same area. It also informs new researchers of previous work that could affect research being considered. Researchers are also encouraged to consult the registry before establishing new research sites. Students at BMSC…

Bamfield Marine Sciences Centre is geographically placed to provide excellent opportunities for pelagic and subtidal research. All individuals wishing to undertake Scientific Diving at BMSC must notify the Diving & Safety Officer (DSO) well in advance of the proposed commencement of diving activities. How to obtain your BMSC Scientific Diver status: Step 1: Contact the…