The Institute of Ocean Sciences is operated by
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO; french: Pêches et Océans Canada, MPO), is a department of the Government of Canada that is responsible for developing and implementing policies and programs in support of Canada's economic, ecological and sci ...
and is one of the largest marine research centres in
Canada
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. It is located on
Patricia Bay
Patricia Bay ("Pat Bay" to locals) is a body of salt water that extends east from Saanich Inlet and forms part of the shoreline of North Saanich, British Columbia. It lies due west of Victoria International Airport. A municipal park covers most of ...
and the former
British Columbia Highway 17A
Highway 17A is a long route connecting Highway 99 and Highway 17; this route was originally numbered Highway 17 between these two points but the numbering was altered once the South Fraser Perimeter Road neared completion (on December 1, 2012) ...
in
Sidney,
British Columbia
British Columbia (commonly abbreviated as BC) is the westernmost province of Canada, situated between the Pacific Ocean and the Rocky Mountains. It has a diverse geography, with rugged landscapes that include rocky coastlines, sandy beaches, for ...
on
Vancouver Island
Vancouver Island is an island in the northeastern Pacific Ocean and part of the Canadian province of British Columbia. The island is in length, in width at its widest point, and in total area, while are of land. The island is the largest by ...
just west of
Victoria International Airport
Victoria International Airport serves Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. It is north northwest of Victoria on the Saanich Peninsula, with the bulk of the airport (including the passenger terminal) in North Saanich, and a small portion of the ...
.
The institute is paired with a
Canadian Coast Guard
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base, and makes use of the ships and as well as the Japanese .
References
Fisheries and Oceans Canada: IOSScience & Technology for Canadians: IOS
Canadian federal government buildings
Buildings and structures in British Columbia
Research institutes in Canada
Oceanographic organizations
Biological research institutes
Saanich Peninsula
Southern Vancouver Island
Fisheries and aquaculture research institutes
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Science and technology in Canada
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