March 23, 2021 – News, Education

Adult & Family Summer Camps 2021

Adults can have fun at summer camps too!  This summer, treat yourself to fun science, art, and adventurous experiences on the beach, in the water, or “talking trash” with other families.    Campers in the “Artistry of Algae” camp (adult only), held June 10 and 11, will get…

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March 18, 2021 – News

Research Spotlight: Herring in Sitka Sound

Ancient bones and DNA are providing new insights into the biology of the herring that come to spawn in Sitka Sound each spring. Researchers from the Sitka Tribe of Alaska and the University of Washington want to decode the information…

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January 27, 2021 – Science Bites, News

Relationships in the Intertidal

The study of ecology is all about how things are connected. In this Science Bite, you will learn about a specific type of ecological relationship, called symbiosis. Watch the video to get a virtual tour of the aquarium and see…

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January 13, 2021 – News, Education

Opening the Box

Middle school students at Blatchley Middle School and in other Southeast Alaska communities are “Opening the Box” on STEAM activities with Makers Boxes.   STEAM refers to topics and thinking skills related to science, technology, engineering, arts, and math.  In a remarkable program developed…

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January 13, 2021 – COVID-19, News

COVID-19 Attitudinal Survey

We need your help to collect valuable information about COVID-19 in Southeast Alaska! If you live in Southeast Alaska, please take 10 minutes to complete the survey here. The Sitka Sound Science Center, in partnership with the Central…

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December 21, 2020 – News

Happy Holidays From Our Family to Yours!

Usually this time of year the SSSC team would be gathering in the Calvin classroom to decorate cookies. Frosting and sprinkles in every color and shape you could want. We’d all be snacking and sipping hot cocoa as we laughed…

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December 18, 2020 – Science Bites, Education

Salmon Tagging

Just like a puppy gets a tracker inserted into its shoulder, our salmon fry get tagged as well! At the hatchery, we are interested in learning about how many of fish grow up to be caught by fishing boats, so…

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