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April 18, 2016 – News
SSSC welcomes our spring Scientist in Residency Fellow Dr. Jennifer Purcell
Join the Sitka Sound Science Center staff and Board in welcoming Dr. Jennifer Purcell to Sitka as our spring Scientist in Residency Fellow, in Sitka from April 17 – May 16. Dr. Purcell is a…
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April 14, 2016 – News
Sitka Geotask Force Summaries of the August 2015 Sitka Landslides now available
Read the Sitka Geotask Force Summaries of the August 2015 Sitka Landslides On August 18, 2015, a rapid, heavy rain event caused a series of deadly and damaging landslides in Sitka. There were over 40 slides that…
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April 12, 2016 – News
Welcome SSSC Aquarium Intern Emily Frank!
Emily Frank is the Aquarium Intern at the Sitka Sound Science Center. The internship is her final step in acquiring her Associates Degree in Aquarium Science in June 2016. Originally from Virginia, Emily has lived in Oregon…
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April 11, 2016 – News, Events
Aquarium Closed for Renovations
The Aquarium will be closed to the public April 11-18 for renovations and yearly spring cleaning. Stop by next week to visit all of our happy, healthy critters. …
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April 1, 2016 – News
Sitka Sound Science Center welcomes home town researcher, Alexis Will!
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Alexis grew up in Sitka and every summer went on a kayak trip with family. This led to a great love of the outdoors. As a volunteer field technician for the Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge on St.
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March 30, 2016 – News, Events
Welcome to Ali Bayless, Scientist in the Schools for 1st Grade
Welcome to Ali Bayless. Ali will feature the Hawaiian ecosystem this Saturday during our Discovery Days “Where Do Our Whales Go?” event from 10 AM to 12 Noon. Open to members. Next week, Ali is our Scientist in the…
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March 23, 2016 – News
Sitka WhaleFest Food Web Cruise tickets still available at Old Harbor Books and at www.sitkawhalefest.org!!!
It’s been such a beautiful week and the wildlife in Sitka Sound has made it a spectacular and exciting time for everyone! Join us on Saturday, March 26th for our annual spring Food Web Cruise, a fundraiser for…
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March 18, 2016 – News
Welcome Dr. Colleen Duncan, DVM to Sitka, as our spring Scientist in Residency Fellow!
We’re excited to announce that Dr. Colleen Duncan, DVM, has arrived in Sitka as our early spring Scientist in Residency Fellow. Dr. Duncan is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Pathology at Colorado…
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March 12, 2016 – News, Events
Spring Break Scavenger Hunt
Spring Break Scavenger Hunt at the Sitka Sounds Science Center. Families are invited to explore our remarkable Science Center on Thursday, March 17th from 2:30 – 4 PM. Admission will be free for the Scavenger Hunt. A few lucky…