August 29, 2018 – News

OBFS 2018 Human Diversity Award Recipient

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…

Read More

August 13, 2018 – News

Senator Murkowski Pays a Visit

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…

Read More

August 6, 2018 – News

A Walk Thru Time

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…

Read More

August 6, 2018 – News

Cost Recovery

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…

Read More

August 6, 2018 – News

Sitka WhaleFest

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…

Read More

August 6, 2018 – News

SSSC Staff Beach Clean-Up

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…

Read More

August 6, 2018 – News

Win 2 Round-trip Tickets on AK Airlines

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…

Read More