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In the town of Bamfield, within the traditional territory of the Huu-ay-aht First Nations in Barkley Sound, and adjacent the Pacific Rim National Park Reserve, BMSC offers unparalleled access to a wide array of environments for students and researchers

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Our summer course Subtidal Science, taught by Dr. Dr. Isabelle Côté (@redlipblenny.bsky.social) and Em Lim prepares scientists-in-training for a future in diving and underwater #oceanscience.

Learn more: bamfieldmsc.com/education/pr...

19.02.2026 20:19 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Fall Program in Marine Sciences | Bamfield Marine Sciences CentreBamfield Marine Sciences Centre

Applications for the 2026 Fall program in Marine Sciences are now open!

Learn research, field, and data skills that will set you apart in your journey as a scientist-in-training.
bamfieldmsc.com/education/fa...

#marinescience #oceanscience #fieldwork #marinebiologist #immerseyourself

03.02.2026 00:35 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

The summer course line-up this year will give an incredible array of tools to scientists in training! (Especially if you take more than one 👀)

26.01.2026 19:35 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Restoration efforts require interdisciplinary approaches, and genomics can fill in gaps in understanding kelp biodiversity and resilience. As Dr. Jasmin Schuster puts it, “Restoration isn’t just about replacing what’s lost. We need to rebuild kelp forests that can thrive in tomorrow’s oceans.”

12.01.2026 19:53 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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BMSC hosts many interdisciplinary courses offering #experientiallearning to students from science, to art, law, and more.

Check out this feature from @ualbertalaw.bsky.social that highlights their Ocean Law and Policy course that happens at our station!

www.ualberta.ca/en/law/about...

09.01.2026 00:16 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Orcas and dolphins caught on video by researchers collaborating to forage, hunt salmon | CBC News Researchers from Dalhousie University were trying to study how northern resident orcas find salmon to eat, but they ended up finding an unexpected symbiosis with another species — dolphins.

The dolphins were scouting out the salmon, Dr. Andrew Trites said. “They were sort of spread out and pinging through the water in a much broader area than what the whales can search — and the whale was listening.” www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

12.12.2025 17:24 — 👍 11    🔁 4    💬 0    📌 0
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Collaboration Between Canadian and Chilean University Consortiums Strives to Understand and Protect the Ocean   - Pacific Marine Science Alliance Geographically, there are five oceans on planet Earth, and though each one may seem different, there is really only one inter-connected ocean; One Ocean with challenges that transcend cultural and pol...

Canada + Chile = a new era of Pacific Rim #ocean #science!

The PMSA and the Océanos Institute signed an agreement to expand joint research + training across the #Pacific, #Arctic, and #Antarctic. The partnership is supported by PRISMS (@ubcprisms.bsky.social), a PMSA–MEOPAR collab.

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09.12.2025 01:07 — 👍 0    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Home - Pacific Marine Science Alliance Inspiring transformational relationships with the Ocean through science Welcome to the Pacific Marine Science Alliance, a collaborative society and charitable organization of leading Canadian universi...

The PMSA is the governing body of BMSC and has various initiatives focused on advancing marine science, improving ocean sustainability, and cultivating the ocean leaders of tomorrow. Want to learn more? Go to www.pacificmsa.ca

03.12.2025 23:30 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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The PMSA, previously WCUMSS, is a not-for-profit, registered Canadian charity representing UCalgary, UofA, UVic, UBC, & SFU.

PMSA fosters national and international collaboration to advance marine and coastal #research, #education, and #sustainability.

BMSC is PMSA’s Marine Station!

03.12.2025 23:30 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0
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Each #kelp population carries its own genetic mix shaped by local conditions. When forests shrink or become isolated they can lose diversity, slowing recovery. Our research shows mixing individuals from different regions may support resilience. Dive deeper: kelprescue.org/publications

15.11.2025 00:39 — 👍 6    🔁 4    💬 0    📌 1
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Even though BMSC has operated for more than 50 years, this is our very first Bluesky post!
We are excited to say hello to the #science #ocean #education #conservation and #research communities here and can not wait to connect with all of you!
This view was from our main building deck yesterday!

21.11.2025 23:44 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

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