May 7, 2025 – News, Education,

Bringing Scientific Curiosity to the World

On Teacher Appreciation Day, we would like to call out our own educators working diligently at Sitka Sound Science Center. Our whole education department is passionate about science, and it shows in their work. The education team can be found…

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April 28, 2025 – Events,

Salmon Release Party
Friday 4:30 to 6:00pm

Our salmon have grown strong and are ready to venture into the ocean. Celebrate with us and carry a pink fry or coho smolt down the beach to the shore. We suggest wearing boots to walk your salmon…

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April 21, 2025 – News, Research,

Yaaw Sampling

Each spring, Yaaw, or Pacific herring (Clupea pallasi) gather in Southeast Alaska’s waters after spending the majority of their lives in the Northern Pacific Ocean. Individual fish measure around nine inches and congregate in massive schools to spawn.

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January 17, 2025 – News, Events,

News of the Sitka Sound Science Center,
2024 edition!

We have sifted through our adventures from the past year and collected the best of the best to share with you. If you didn’t already receive your copy in the mail stop by the Science Center and pick a copy…

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January 17, 2025 – Science After Hours, News, Events, Education,

Writing Our Worlds

Thursdays starting January 23rd through February 13th, 5:30 to 7:00pm Adults of all experience levels are invited to join us for a free writing workshop series. We will explore our relationships to the natural world by drawing, improvising, storytelling, and,…

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January 7, 2025 – News, Events, Education,

After School Programs Are Here

New after school programs are open and ready for your students to sign up. Our first starts this Friday! Our after school programs are available free of charge thanks to support from the Busch STEAM Education Fund, but space is…

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January 3, 2025 – Education,

Snorkel into Spring at SSSC!

Hone your cold-water snorkeling skills while exploring different underwater zones around Sitka Sound with a small group and trained Science Center staff. Plunge into 2025! January 9th, 16th, 23rd, and 30th 8:00-9:30 am on Thursdays in January. Series participants will…

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