Institute of Ocean Sciences
Canada /
British Columbia /
Cowichan Valley /
West Saanich Road, 9860
World
/ Canada
/ British Columbia
/ Cowichan Valley
World / Canada / British Columbia / Capital
scientific research institute / centre, seismic monitoring site
The Institute of Ocean Sciences is operated by Fisheries and Oceans Canada and is one of the largest marine research centres in Canada.
IOS is paired with the Canadian Coast Guard base, and utilizes its ships CCGS John P. Tully, CCGS Sir Wilfrid Laurier, as well as the Japanese RV Mirai.
Located at:
9860 West Saanich Road
web: pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/science/facilities-installations/ios-...
IOS is paired with the Canadian Coast Guard base, and utilizes its ships CCGS John P. Tully, CCGS Sir Wilfrid Laurier, as well as the Japanese RV Mirai.
Located at:
9860 West Saanich Road
web: pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/science/facilities-installations/ios-...
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Institute_of_Ocean_Sciences
Nearby cities:
Coordinates: 48°38'58"N 123°27'1"W
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- North Saanich 0.9 km
- Patricia Bay 0.9 km
- Ardmore 1.7 km
- Victoria International Airport (CYYJ) 1.9 km
- Sandown 2.1 km
- Deep Cove 3.8 km
- Bazan Bay 4.1 km
- Lands End 4.5 km
- Curteis Point 4.6 km
- Saanich Inlet 7.9 km