NEW!!
Travel with Sea Camp to Canada! Ages 15-18
For over 35 years, the Bamfield Marine
Sciences Centre has provided world-class facilities to a community
of world-class research biologists, ecologists and oceanographers.
Situated within the traditional territory of the Huu ay aht First
Nation in Barkley Sound, and adjacent the Pacific Rim National Park
Reserve, BMSC offers unparalleled access to a wide array of
environments - including unique coastal, marine and rainforest
habitats and exceptional species diversity.
The tuition for this camp includes airfare from Houston, room and
board, meals, and all activities. A list of possible items on the
itinerary are below. Exact schedule will be posted closer to the
trip departure date.
PASSPORT REQUIRED!
TEACHER REFERENCE REQUIRED
PREVIOUS SEA CAMP - TAMUG ATTENDANCE PREFERRED
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Observations in open
coast intertidal areas (sandy, rocky, cobbles): natural history,
intertidal zonation, adaptations, interactions between species.
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Semi-protected coast
intertidal studies (quantitative and qualitative studies)
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Plankton collection and
microscopic examination
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Natural history of
docks and pilings
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Collection and analysis
of oceanography data (temperature and salinity)
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Open ocean dredging to
examine subtidal sea life
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Open ocean surveys of
seabirds and marine mammals
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Laboratory instruction
on marine invertebrates, and "hands-on" knowledge
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Laboratory studies of
seaweed ecology, diversity and human use
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Laboratory studies of
behavior, physiology, taxonomy, etc. of specific groups of marine
organisms in display tanks and sea water tables
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Slide shows and
educational workshops (marine mammals, species at risk,
biodiversity and conservation, kelp forest ecology)
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Tour of Bamfield and
Grappler Inlets
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Lab studies of marine
mammal and seabird adaptations
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Temperate rainforest
ecology and ethnobotany walks
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