Deep Bay Marine Field Station
| Formation | May 1, 2011 |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Shellfish Research and Education |
| Headquarters | Vancouver Island University |
| Location | |
| Coordinates | 49°27′21.31″N 124°44′06.15″W / 49.4559194°N 124.7350417°W |
Parent organization | Centre for Shellfish Research, Vancouver Island University |
| Website | https://research.viu.ca/deep-bay-marine-field-station |
The Deep Bay Marine Field Station is a marine science research and education facility operated by Vancouver Island University. It is located at Deep Bay, British Columbia on Vancouver Island, off the waters of Baynes Sound, 78 kilometres (48 mi) north-west of the main university campus at Nanaimo, British Columbia. The building received the first LEED platinum rating among Canadian universities and a 2011 National Green Buildings Award and opened in 2011.
Research facilities include a seawater tank farm, four laboratories, a demonstration shellfish farm and a combined research facility for shellfish aquaculture, marine ecology and water quality. Education facilities include two display aquaria, touch tanks, a large classroom, and exhibits.