Not Just Fish Mystery Cache
Hidden : 12/8/2013
Difficulty:
2 out of 5
Terrain:
2.5 out of 5

Size: Size: regular (regular)

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Geocache Description:


Please note that this cache is not at the posted coordinates, but is within 1.5km. You do not have to go on PBS or any private property.

Whether sailing or flying into Nanaimo via ferry or float plane you may wonder what this large concrete building is on the North shore of Departure Bay. It's the Pacific Biological Station, one of Canada's key scientific research facilities on the West Coast. Not only is it important for the study of fish, it also plays an important role in the studies of aquaculture, marine environment and habit, as well as general ocean science .

 In order to find this cache you must answer the following questions about the station:
           
                   The final cache is located at        N49º 12.ABC   W123º 56.DE



The Pacific Piological Station was established in 190_  (Answer + 1 = A)

This station was the first of it's kind on the West Coast.  True(6) or False(1) . (Answer = B)

The DFO operates in how many regions across Canada? (Answer - 2 = C)

How long is the wharf (in linear feet)? (Answer - 194 = D)

In November 20__ the Pacific Biological Station unveiled a plaque designating it as a National Historic Event (Answer + 49 = E).

You can check your answers below.



The cache itself is a larger container with lots of room for trade items and trackables. It's not far from the trail and should be a fairly easy walk over a bit of rocky terrain.



Good Luck!



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