March 31, 2021 – News
March Newsletter
The newsletter for the month of March is out. To view it, click here.
March 29, 2021 – News
Sampling Pink and Chum Salmon
Curious about how our pinks and chums are doing? They are growing like crazy! Every week, the hatchery crew takes a sample of about 300-400 fish from each of the pens, weighs the samples, and does some math to figure out…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
