The Sitka Sound Science Center plans to construct a new salmon spawning and incubation building on its historic campus. The building will replace a 1970s era spawning shed that is not only long past its useful life but also unsafe…
SSSC staff testing surveying equipment on Totem Beach prepping for the Prince William Sound Lingering Oil Project. In 1989, at least 11 million gallons of Alaska North Slope crude oil was spilled after the Exxon Valdez tanker ran aground. Mass clean-up efforts…
We are excited to bring back our summer Guided Tidepool Walks. Take advantage of the amazing low tides Sitka sees during the summer and explore the wonders of our beaches with a trained interpreter. After a brief intertidal overview, our…
The Sitka Sound Science Center is having a silent auction on May 16-22nd as a fundraiser for the 25th annual Sitka WhaleFest. Starting at noon on May 16th, this auction features a large variety of unique items from generous local artists…
Scouting the field camp location involved lots of hiking in remote places. Field Project UPDATE- In preparation for another year of studying chum salmon in SE Alaska. SSSC staff spent a week in the Juneau area to start…
Exciting news for Aquarium + Gift Shop fans. We will no longer be requiring appointments while expanding our summer hours. We will be following social distancing protocols and masks are required for everyone over the age of 5. One of…
Herring roe are in the hot (and acidic) seat. Local researchers are studying how Herring eggs might fare with the changes we expect to see, at sea. This new research found that warmer water caused eggs to hatch faster and…