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Testing is a critical part of our plans to cope with COVID-19 (technically, SARS-CoV-2) while conducting business during the pandemic. We need testing because we can’t see the virus and it is the only way we can be sure that…
Do you recognize the intertidal creature in this photo?? If you instantly shouted, “It’s an eel!”, you would not be alone. Many people who explore the intertidal zone believe that this Crescent Gunnel is an eel. Eels are fish and…
As society grapples with the global discussion of social justice, educators at Sitka Sound Science Center have taken a moment to look at our own practices in our education programs. The Science Center’s mission is to increase understanding and awareness of ecosystems of Alaska through education and…
The Sitka Sound Science Center is excited to bring back our summer Guided Tidepool Walks. Join SSSC Aquarium Manager, Sandy, for a morning of fun tide pool exploration. We will meet in front of the Mill Building, and after a…
Does anybody remember how teeny tiny Pearl was when we first got her? She was so small she fit in the palm of Sandy’s hand! Watch the video below to learn more about the growth of a Giant Pacific…
Our May 2020 Newsletter is now available to view online. To see what we have been up to, click here. If you would like to stay in touch and start receiving our newsletter every month, you can subscribe…
We are THRILLED to invite our beloved community back to the Science Center. Although things will look a little different and there are some new procedures in place we are working hard to make sure you still have a great…
Congratulations to the graduating pink and chum class of 2020! They finally reached 2.0 grams so we sent them off to sea! We’re so sad to miss our annual salmon release party, but we hope that you’ll enjoy watching some…
We’ve missed you!! SSSC is excited to announce that we will be opening the aquarium to the public starting Saturday, May 30th. This weekend, Saturday, May 23rd and Sunday, May 24th from 9am – 4pm, we will be…
The Sitka Sound Science Center has developed and continues to update our policy to mitigate the risk of COVID-19. This document outlines our efforts to keep our staff and visitors safe based on the current information. All of the following…