January 3, 2022 – News
TAG! You’re it!
The Hatchery Crew have been working for the past couple of weeks to tag at least 10% of our juvenile coho spawned back in 2020. Tagging is the process of inserting a coded wire tag into the nose of…
December 22, 2021 – News
A warm Coho ho and humpy holidays from the Hatchery Crew.
An end of the year tradition for the Hatchery Crew is to use the last week of the semester’s aquaculture courses, for students and staff to make holiday gifts for friends and family… with a twist. We made pink…
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December 17, 2021 – Research
From landslide risk to chum salmon surveys – 2021 Research In Review
Research at the Sitka Sound Science Center has never been busier in 2021. From landslide risk assessments to chum salmon surveys, researchers at SSSC strives to better understand the world around us. With this in mind, we would like…
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December 16, 2021 – News, Education
Keeping Scientists in the Schools thanks to Royal Caribbean Group.
The Sitka Sound Science Center (SSSC) has received a grant from Royal Caribbean Group supporting the Scientists in the Schools (SIS) program this year. SIS is one of the Science Center’s flagship programs and is a part of the…
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December 15, 2021 – News
BEST Fishes! Justin
Thank you is too small for the gratitude we feel toward board member Justin Penny, who has served as a SSSC board member for TEN years. He steps down with warmth and gratitude from the board and staff. Justin,…
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December 15, 2021 – News
Hot off the Press! 2021 annual newsletter available now
As we reflect on 2021, the Sitka Sound Science Center continues to foster curiosity, engages in critical thinking, and listens to our community. Inside our annual newsletter, the SSSC’s team writes about the projects, people, and the news…
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December 6, 2021 – News, Research
Harbor Mountain Weather Station Back Online!
The Harbor Mountain Weather Station is up and running again! Jacyn Schmidt, Geoscience Coordinator, Alex McCarrel, Research Coordinator, and Harry Wojtas, Jesuit Volunteer, braved the snow and ice last week to make the long climb up to the weather…
