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| Tentative Schedule , [Bill Austin, March 12, 2005]
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Day 1- Wednesday July 20 |
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3:30 PM: |
Board Lady Rose Pizza |
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4:00-6:00 PM |
Registration on board |
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4:00-6:00 PM |
Fjord Wildlife above & below |
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7:00 PM |
Arrive in Bamfield |
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7:00-8:00 PM |
Settle into accommodations |
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8:00-10:00 PM |
Wine & Cheese Welcome & Orientation
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Day 2- Thursday July 21 |
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7:30-8:00 AM |
Breakfast |
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8:00 AM |
Set up seafaire |
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8:30-10:00 AM |
Plenary: [Earthquakes & Tsunamis 2-3
speakers] |
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10:00-1030 AM |
Coffee Break Late registration |
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10:30-11:10 AM |
Concurrent sessions (3) [total 27 vs. 36
in WA] |
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11:45-12:30 PM |
Concurrent sessions (3) |
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12:30-1:30 PM |
Lunch & Sea Faire |
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1:30-2:30 PM |
Tour of facilities |
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2:30-3:10 PM |
Concurrent sessions (3) |
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3:15-3:45 PM |
Coffee/tea break |
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3:45-4:25 PM |
Concurrent sessions (3) |
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4:30-5:00 PM |
Explore on own [take down Sea faire,
set-up auction] |
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5:00-6:00 PM |
NAME Ann. Gen. Meeting |
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6:00-7:00 PM |
Dinner |
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7:00-10:00 PM |
Wine & Cheese, Auction |
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Day 3- Friday July 22 |
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6:00-6:30 AM |
Early breakfast [cold] |
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6:30-10:00 AM |
Field trips (low tide -1 ft at 8 am) |
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10:00-10:30 AM |
Coffee/tea break, set up Sea faire |
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10:30-11:30 AM |
Plenary [Graveyard of the Pacific |
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11:45-12:25 PM |
Concurrent sessions (3) |
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12:30-1:30 PM |
Lunch + State & Province meetings |
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1:30-2:10 PM |
Concurrent sessions (3) |
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2:15-2:55 PM |
Concurrent sessions (3) |
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3:00-3:30 PM |
Coffee/tea
break |
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3:30-4:10 PM |
Concurrent sessions (3) |
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4:15-5:00 PM |
Concurrent sessions (3) |
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5:00-6:00 PM |
Happy hour, take down sea faire |
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6:00-8:30 PM |
Salmon Banquet & Awards |
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8:30-11:00 PM |
Dance |
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Day 4- Saturday July 23 |
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7:00-7:30 AM |
Breakfast |
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7:30-11:00 AM |
Field trips (low tide: -0.7 at 8:45)
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11:00-12:00 AM |
Pack up |
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12:00-12:30AM |
Lunch |
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1:00 PM |
On own for Lady Rose departure or road to
Port Alberni |
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Post Conference Activities |
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There is a lot to do in and around Bamfield in the
summer months. The Bamfield Chamber of Commerce website
can link you to a variety of activities
http://bamfieldchamber.com
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Activities are also being provided by the Public
Education Staff of Bamfield Marine Sciences Centre on
Sunday, July 24 at a cost of $20 per person. Arrange
these trips directly through Bamfield Marine Sciences
Centre. 250 728-3301 |
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8:30 – 12:30 PM |
Tour of BMSC and Public Education
facilities
(minimum 10 people) |
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8:00 – 12:30 PM |
Visit to the Huu ay aht’s National
Historic Site ‘Kiixin’
(Low tide of 0.1m @ 9:45)
(minimum 10 people) |
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3:30 – 5:30 PM |
Visit the Huu ay aht village of Anacla
(High tide of 3.4m @ 16:10)
(minimum 10 people) |
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1:30 – 3:30 PM |
Western Red
Cedar canopy research platforms
(minimum 8 people) |
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Field Trip Details
Research Vessel MV Alta (2 hours) - additional $23 per person
This field trip to the Deer Group Islands entails observing marine mammals
and birds and sampling from the sub-tidal environment. The small dredge will
show us many different subtidal organisms, and in addition, different birds
and mammals can be observed.
Research Vessel Barkley Star (1 hour) - additional $27 per person
This field trip is on the Barkley Star, the Bamfield Marine Sciences’ newest
and fastest research vessel. This trip will be either to the Broken Group
Islands or down the coast by the West Coast Trail
Brady’s Beach (3.5 hours)
One of the most beautiful beaches around Bamfield, Brady’s Beach is
characterized by its picturesque sea stacks, sandy and rocky shores, and is
a wonderful place to explore the inter-tidal zone.
Eagle Bay (3.5 hours)
Eagle Bay is a mixed beach with a semi-exposed rocky shore and a
semi-protected cobble and sand beach. There is a lot of biodiversity here
reflecting the diversity of habitats. This beach has a large diversity of
algae and many examples of reds, greens, and browns can be found.
Eelgrass Mapping (3.0 hours)
This is a practical hands-on field trip where you will be contributing to
the Bamfield Community Eelgrass Project’s on-going eelgrass mapping and
monitoring program. Learn how to determine shoot density, use a GPS,
lead-line, quadrats and survey skills.
Mudflat Quadrat Study (3.0 hours)
Simple techniques and cheap readily available equipment to assess
populations of mud dwelling animals in different locations and at differing
intertidal heights. Includes key to identify common clam species as well as
illustrations of other common critters.
Items to Bring
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