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Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences (BIOS)
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Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences (BIOS)
17 Biological Lane, Ferry Reach
St. Georges, GE-01, Bermuda GE-01
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Purpose Statement:
BBSR's mission is to conduct research and science education of the highest quality from the special perspective of a mid-ocean island and to provide well-equipped facilities and responsive staff support to visiting scientists, faculty and students from around the world.
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Research Program:
Research Initiatives P¥ Center for Integrated Ocean Observations
Academic Program:
¥ Training Tomorrow's Scientist
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Location:
Bermuda's mid-Atlantic location makes it an ideal place to study the environment for scientists and students from around the globe. The unique marine habitat around Bermuda includes elements of both northern and southern Atlantic fauna and flora, with northerly incursions of reef building corals and mangroves. Because of Bermuda's small size and mild climate, a great variety of habitats, including deep ocean water depths of over 12,000 feet, are readily accessible throughout the year with a minimum of effort.
B>History
More than 100 years ago, the idea of establishing a station in Bermuda for research in biology and zoology was first considered, and in 1903, Harvard University, New York University and the Bermuda Natural History Society together established a marine biological station at Flatts Inlet. In 1926, BBSR was incorporated in New York as a U.S. 501(c)(3) non-profit rganization. In 1932, the Bermuda Government and the Rockefeller Foundation joined forces to provide facilities and a modest endowment, and BBSR opened its present location on Ferry Reach.
B>Contact
Gillian Hollis, Assistant to Dr. Knap
Bermuda Biological Station for Research, Inc.
Ferry Reach
St. George's GE 01
Bermuda
Phone: (441) 297-1880
Fax: (441) 297-8143
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