Asset name:
Bonne Bay Marine Station
Description:
The Bonne Bay Marine Station, located in Norris Point, Newfoundland, is a research and teaching facility operated by Memorial University’s Grenfell Campus within Gros Morne National Park. It features modern research labs, a public aquarium showcasing local marine life, accommodations for students and researchers, and a theatre for educational programs. The station offers the "Semester by the Sea" program, providing hands-on marine biology courses. Open seasonally, it engages the public through interactive exhibits and marine conservation initiatives. With a focus on education, research, and community outreach, the station plays a vital role in studying and preserving Newfoundland’s marine ecosystems.
Attributes:
Natural Heritage
Cultural Organization
Space and/or Facility
Festival and/or Event
Great Northern Peninsula culture
Fishers
Community
Norris Point
Source
Photo credit: String Bank Traveller, 2019
Photo credit: String Bank Traveller, 2019
Photo credit: String Bank Traveller, 2019
Photo credit: Troglodyte75, 2019