Vancouver Island Universities’ Deep Bay Marine Field Station is a shellfish research facility that is open to the public, school groups, and special interest groups for tours and events. Located in Deep Bay on the southern end of Baynes Sound, the Centre has touch tanks, aquariums, exhibits and activities to teach visitors about local marine life, current issues in marine sciences, the nature of shellfish aquaculture, and many other topics. Please see our website (viu.ca/deepbay) for more information about events and activities and for hours of operation. Hope to see you soon!