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COVID-19 reminds us that all populations are vulnerable to disease outbreaks, including herring. Scientists who study herring populations are monitoring for a fish virus here in Sitka Sound. An epidemic of this virus in Prince William Sound caused the herring…
The newsletter for the month of March is out. To view it, click here.
Curious about how our pinks and chums are doing? They are growing like crazy! Every week, the hatchery crew takes a sample of about 300-400 fish from each of the pens, weighs the samples, and does some math to figure out how much…
Adults can have fun at summer camps too! This summer, treat yourself to fun science, art, and adventurous experiences on the beach, in the water, or “talking trash” with other families. Campers in the “Artistry of Algae” camp (adult only), held June 10 and 11, will get…
Ancient bones and DNA are providing new insights into the biology of the herring that come to spawn in Sitka Sound each spring. Researchers from the Sitka Tribe of Alaska and the University of Washington want to decode the information…
Elizabeth Peratrovich was a Tlingit civil rights champion who was instrumental in passing the United States’ first anti-discrimination law in 1945. She is known for her moving testimony, asserting to her audience that “… asking you to give me equal…
The study of ecology is all about how things are connected. In this Science Bite, you will learn about a specific type of ecological relationship, called symbiosis. Watch the video to get a virtual tour of the aquarium and see…
Middle school students at Blatchley Middle School and in other Southeast Alaska communities are “Opening the Box” on STEAM activities with Makers Boxes. STEAM refers to topics and thinking skills related to science, technology, engineering, arts, and math. In a remarkable program developed…
We need your help to collect valuable information about COVID-19 in Southeast Alaska! If you live in Southeast Alaska, please take 10 minutes to complete the survey here. The Sitka Sound Science Center, in partnership with the Central…
Usually this time of year the SSSC team would be gathering in the Calvin classroom to decorate cookies. Frosting and sprinkles in every color and shape you could want. We’d all be snacking and sipping hot cocoa as we laughed…
