November 28, 2023 – News, Education, Research,

Giving Tuesday is Here

It’s Giving Tuesday & the Sitka Sound Science Center is asking for your support. We are a nonprofit that is focused on increasing awareness and understanding of aquatic, marine, & terrestrial ecosystems of coastal Alaska. We…

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November 20, 2023 – Landslide Research, News, Research,

Sitka Sound Science Center in Florence Italy

The 6th World Landslide Forum just concluded in Florence Italy last week. It saw 5 continents, 69 countries, and over 1,100 people come together around landslide research and development, and this time it included the Sitka Sound Science Center. SSSC…

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November 13, 2023 – Sitka WhaleFest, News, Events,

The 27th Sitka WhaleFest has come and gone

We would love to extend a big thank you to everyone who made Sitka WhaleFest 2023 an overwhelming success! Starting with our amazing line up of speakers, with 13 this year we had a wide variety and overwhelmingly positive feed…

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November 10, 2023 – Events, Education, Aquarium,

Symmetries and Aquarium Art | Free Family Event

Symmetries and Aquarium Art | Wednesday, Nov 29, from 6 to 7pm Through the lens of symmetry, we’ll discover the secret structures, relationships, and beauty of our local Sitka sea life. All are welcome to join us for an evening…

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November 9, 2023 – Landslide Research, News, Events, Research,

Sitka made it into a NHESS paper!

The Sitka Sound Science Center Research staff have been busy over the years assessing and gathering data around landslides and the storms that can trigger them. That data has been compiled and presented to the public in the form…

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November 5, 2023 – Sitka WhaleFest, News, Events,

Sitka WhaleFest

2023 WhaleFest Theme Sound Science: Voices from the Ocean This year’s Sitka WhaleFest explores the theme of “sound” science from a variety of angles: using sound waves for communication within the ocean, how scientists use sound to study underwater…

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October 25, 2023 – News, Events, Aquarium,

The Haunted Aquarium is coming!

Join us this Friday, Oct 27, from 5 to 8pm to partake in spooky activities. We will have owl pellet dissections, cookie decorating, and for the brave souls among us a Haunted Hatchery Tour! Spooky events for ages…

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