Deep Bay Marine Field Station
370 Crome Pt. Rd. V0R 1G0 Bowser, BC, Canada

If you liked our sea urchin talk, you'll LOVE this! The University of Washington's "Virtual Urchin" is an amazing resource for learning. Check out their interactive activities and learn all there is to know about these spiny marine critters. https://depts.washington.edu/vurchin/index.php

Have a budding marine scientist at home? Join us on Zoom next Thursday November 26 at 12 pm PST to talk about the amazing adaptations of some local marine species here in Deep Bay. This event is intended for elementary aged students.... Email us at [email protected] to register to receive the Zoom link and password.

-----POSTING NOW CLOSED----- Work with us! We're looking for a Public Education Lead to join our team ASAP Closes August 12, please apply on VIU's website: https://careers.viu.ca/va/lead-public-education-349077.html ********************************************************************... Required Qualifications: B.Sc in Marine Biology or equivalent from an accredited institution. Background in marine science and interpretation, with one to three years relevant experience. Experience with proposal writing, curriculum development and/or K-12 Education. Experience in the delivery of public education and K-12 programs. Understanding of BC curricula requirements. Experience maintaining Social media sites. Experience working with Multimedia, Photography, Multimedia, Graphics. Experience organizing and facilitating events. Experience developing presentations and good public speaking skills. Group management techniques. Excellent customer service skills. Highly organized. Senior-level proficiency in word processing, MS Office and Excel programs, and the capacity to learn new software program. Criminal Records Review Program Clearance. Must be certified for Occupational First Aid Level 1. Must possess a valid Class 5 BC Driver's Licence and have a confirmed satisfactory driving record. Valid OFA Level 1 Certificate required (or obtain as per CUPE Article 23.03 c). Preferred Qualifications: Teachers diploma, degree or equivalent experience. Experience with Marine Ecology, Shellfish Aquaculture, Water Quality and Coastal Sustainability Issues.

Free online seminar! Check it out

Check out a surprise marine critter from our touch tanks!

A little good news

Remember to drop by our Facebook page tomorrow for Touch Tank Tuesday! We will be live at 12 pm PST. We had a great session about sea urchins last week and we are excited to present another interesting critter tomorrow! Check out these green sea urchins using an empty shell for protection from the current. Amazing

"...the loss of reef sharks has been caused by high population densities near coastal areas, lack of shark fishing regulations, and overfishing and the destructive practices that come with it."

Join us again this Tuesday, November 17 for another session of Touch Tank Tuesday! We will be on Facebook LIVE at 12 pm PST. We were asked by viewers to showcase crabs, hermit crabs, or oysters. What do you want to see?

"A Mother's Love" by Bill Helin This breathtaking piece of art was donated to VIU by a local couple. The carving is about a local Southern Resident Orca, J35, who pushed her dead calf with her head for at least 17 days off the Pacific Northwest coast. It was an unprecedented show of mourning that drew international attention. The colours and detail of the piece are truly remarkable and are best viewed in person. We look forward to incorporating it into a new display for visit...ors to see when we are able to safely open to the public again. Until then, please enjoy these pictures For more information about J35 and her calf, read here: https://api.nationalgeographic.com//orca-mourning-calf-kil

Happy Canada Day!

Join us LIVE at 1:30pm today for an Oceans Day Amazing Adaptations on Zoom! Zoom URL: https://viu.zoom.us/j/95268029075 Password: 071009... Meeting ID: 952 6802 9075 See more

We will be going LIVE on Wednesday June 3rd at 11AM PDT for another rendition of virtual amazing adaptations! Zoom links will be posted the morning of but they are also listed in our events! Hope to see you there!

Join us tomorrow at 11 AM PDT for another virtual field trip - this time all about oysters! From the life cycle to a live oyster dissection, you can join us and learn all about this amazing shellfish! For the zoom info please see our events page!