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Summer camps are an important part of SSSC’s mission for increasing understanding and awareness of Sitka’s ecosystems. Throughout the year, our educational programs offer many opportunities for emerging scientists of all ages to join the scientific…
The Sitka WhaleFest kicks off each spring with an annual cruise to explore the wildlife in Sitka Sound. From the spawning herring to the feeding whales, you will enjoy an exciting and up-close experience…
Have you met our current Scientist in Residency Fellow @PopePolar? He has been busy visiting all the schools and will be sharing more about glaciers in the coming weeks: Thursday, February 18, 2016 Science Cafe at the…
US Coast Guard Academy Cadet and SSSC Intern Karisa Maurer at the 2016 Alaska Marine Science Symposium Karisa was one of the two US Coast Guard Academy cadets at the Sitka Sound Science Center for a 6-week internship during the…
A round of applause for 3rd graders at Keet Goshi Heen ES (http://sitkaschools.org/kgh) and their teachers for their amazing and enthusiastic participation in the January theme of “Currents” with the Scientists in the Schools program! Special thanks to visiting scientist…
SSSC’s Research Biologist and SIRF Director Lauren Bell (@lobell_ak) and Taylor White are at the Alaska Marine Science (http://amss.nprb.org/) Symposium this week to share their research made possible through Alaska Sea Grant (seagrant.uaf.edu/)!! #sitkascience…
The Sitka Sound Science Center is recruiting docents for this year!! This an exciting volunteer opportunity to share local marine science research projects and contribute to Sitka’s science legacy! Contact our Aquarium Manager at abolwerk@sitkascience.org to learn more!!…
The Sitka Sound Science Center is currently accepting applications for Summer Interpreters that will help us welcome and educate visitors during our busy summer season! With the large influx of visitors, additional staff is required to seize…
Alaska Airlines generously donated $15,000 to Sitka Sound Science Center for science education programs including Sprouts (preschool); Discovery Days (Saturday family programs), summer camps and other after school programs. The funds will support the Science Center education mission…
