Bonne Bay Marine Station is a marine ecology research and teaching facility on Bonne Bay along Newfoundland's west coast. It offers services to students, researchers, educators and the general public. The station is within Gros Morne National Park, a recognized UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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It was with mixed emotions that we toured this impressive facility. Our daughter, then seven, was at times both startled and amazed at the sea life and tanks and enjoyed the descriptions of the young and energetic staffers. I found myself both angry at how we as a species can become so dependent on a single species (in this case cod) for our livelihoods and sympathetic to the population that suffered as a result of the moratorium on the cod fishery established decades before. It was heartening to see research being done on creating a sustainable and well-managed snow crab fishery and steps being taken to monitor the province's beautiful seemingly unspoiled ecosystem. The boat tour was grand as well, beautiful views of the surrounding bays...
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Good for a day with poor weather ! It is small , you can see over 50% of the area from the front desk so don't walk in thinking there is too much more. There are some static exhibits upstairs that were about the area and culture when we were there , and they were interesting. And there is an area behind the tanks that you can go with a tour guide.
DEFINITELY time your visit to follow a tour guide through. You will learn MUCH more and get much more out of it. I don't think the entry fee would be worth while without a guided tour. Our guide was knowledgeable and passionate about the field so it made this a great little stop for us while we waited for the sky to break before going kayaking...
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BonTour works with the Marine Station and offers a boat tour which including a guided tour of the Marine Station. We purchased tickets on line through BonTour.
From the moment we boarded, Bridgette and Simone made us feel welcome with their warm, positive energy and enthusiasm for the marine environment.
Their knowledge of the local aquatic species was truly impressive. We learned so much about the marine life in the area. They were engaging, professional, and made the whole tour both educational and fun. It’s clear they’re passionate about what they do, and their excitement was contagious.
The station may be small but this package packs a punch for the cost. Great...
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