Queen's University biological station

女王大学生物站（QUBS）是女王大学以及其他加拿大和国际大学的科学家使用的主要野外研究设施。QUBS提供：(a)在多种栖息地的自然环境中安全的研究地点，(b)靠近野外地点的实验室和生活设施，(c)熟练的后勤支持和增强野外条件下的安全性，(d)有利于多机构合作和支持发展中的科学家的激励、互动环境。QUBS位于安大略湖Kingston以北50公里的Opinicon湖上，地形多样，生物多样性丰富。QUBS拥有2770公顷的土地，包括7个湖泊和各种栖息地。其中一个湖泊已被配备为主要的生物遥测设施，以亚米精度监测水生物种（鱼类）全年的自然运动。QUBS还有一个可容纳93人的全年运营中心、实验室、图书馆、水族馆设施和共享设备，包括计算机、气象站、GPS、船只、发动机、独木舟和车间。QUBS的工作人员通过协助设备的设计、维护和维修、研究场地的维护、实验室的维护、遵守动物护理要求和确保安全来促进研究。

Queen's University Biological Station (QUBS) is a major field research facility used by scientists from Queen's, as well as other Canadian and international universities. QUBS provides: (a) secure study sites in natural environments in a diversity of habitats, (b) lab and living facilities close to field sites, (c) skilled logistical support and enhanced safety in field conditions, (d) a stimulating, interactive environment conducive to multi-institutional collaboration and supportive of developing scientists. QUBS is located on Lake Opinicon, 50 km north of Kingston, Ontario in a landscape of diverse topography and rich biodiversity. QUBS owns 2,770 ha, encompassing 7 lakes and a variety of habitats. One of these lakes has been equipped as a major biotelemetry facility to monitor the natural movements of aquatic species (fish) throughout the year with sub-meter precision. QUBS also has a year-round Operations Centre, housing for 93 people, labs, library, aquarium facilities, and shared equipment including computers, weather station, GPS, boats, motors, canoes and workshop. The staff of QUBS facilitate research by assisting with the design, maintenance and repair of equipment, maintenance of study sites, upkeep of labs, adherence to animal care requirements and ensuring safety.