The Sitka Sound Science Center has been awarded the 2018 Human Diversity Award by the Organization of Biological Field Stations (OBFS). This award recognizes unique activities, programs, or approaches (funded or unfunded) that increase the involvement, engagement, and sustainability of underrepresented groups…
United States Senator Lisa Murkowski paid a visit to the Science Center during her time in Sitka in August. During her visit, she heard from our education team about the Scientist in the Schools program, spoke with Dr. Kristy Kroeker…
This month we had a “Walk Thru Time” event at the Science Center in which we celebrated the past uses of our facilities. Using four stations in the Sawmill and Sage buildings, experts shared stories about our rich history. Steve…
We have begun our cost recovery seining. We are more than halfway to our goal, with over 200,000 pounds of fish being caught and sold. A huge thank you to the crew of the Lucy O and Captain Nick Miller…
Registration for Sitka WhaleFest is officially open! This years Curious Creatures theme will have something for everyone! Again this year we are offering the Early Bird discount on the Full Symposium registration. Purchase your tickets prior to October 1st to receive…
The SSSC staff spent a day cleaning up marine debris off the shores of Kruzoff Island. After 3 hours of clean-up, we collected hundreds of pounds of trash, made up of entanglements hazards, styrofoam, and even the hatch from a…
For Sitka WhaleFest, we are raffling off two roundtrip tickets anywhere Alaska Airlines flies. Tickets are $10, and can be purchased at the Science Center or the Pioneer Bar. Drawing will be November 4, and while you don’t need to…
