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The haunting is coming! Our annual Haunted Aquarium will highlight a spooky adventure in the Mill building along with potion making and face painting in the Sage building. This is a family-friendly fundraising event for Sitka Sound Science…
It’s been a glorious 29 years of science, events, education, art, and, of course, WHALES! And we can’t wait to celebrate our 30th with you. This year’s theme is Generations of Giants: 30 Years of Whales, Wisdom, and What Follows. The 30th…
For decades, Sitka WhaleFest has celebrated marine life in and around Sitka Sound through science, art, and culture. WhaleFest brings together scientists, educators, artists, and local citizens to share knowledge, strengthen community, and inspire stewardship.
Are you looking to get involved with this year’s Sitka WhaleFest? Join us to learn about all the amazing volunteer opportunities and where your skills fit in. There are many ways to help and be a part of…
The landing page of the Landslide Risk Dashboard. As autumn comes to Sitka, temperatures are dropping, and intense rain is back. While storms become more frequent and forceful, the risk of landslides also grows. …
The Sitka Sound Science Center has engaged Cape Decision Consulting, a Sitka-based firm, to provide interim leadership while the board conducts a search for a new Executive Director. Robin Sherman will be serving as interim Executive Director with responsibility for…
Clementine, our resident giant Pacific octopus, has been living in the aquarium with us for over a year now. In that time shes learned to hunt crabs, pull open scallops, unscrew jars, had a full naming celebration, and grown over…
From terrestrial ecology to invasive species in the ocean, read all about our education team’s work through the school year 2025-2026. Read the full report here. Funds to support science education at…
For decades, Sitka WhaleFest has celebrated marine life in and around Sitka Sound through science, art, and culture. WhaleFest brings together scientists, educators, artists, and local citizens to share knowledge, strengthen community, and inspire stewardship.
What do we recognize when we peer into a tidepool? What facets of ourselves can we see reflected in the ocean? Explore the primal processes that drive the cycles of life in the ocean on a combined snorkeling and illustration…
