January 10, 2024 – Science After Hours, News, Education,

Decoding the Aquarium

Join us in decoding scientific names of the aquarium. Thursday, Jan 18th…

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January 4, 2024 – News,

Rising Tide 2023

Dear science supporters, We would like to thank you for all your support and donations throughout the past year. 2023 was full of growth and development for the Sitka Sound Science Center: we completed a major construction project for our…

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January 3, 2024 –

Happy New Year

Alaskans can now sign up for their dividends and donate through Pick Click Give. The Sitka Sound Science Center is a great choice when looking at Alaskan nonprofits. Not only are we bringing students of all ages to science…

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December 31, 2023 –

Happy Holidays to All

We hope you enjoy this wonderful time with family and friends as we are with ours. Lets take a moment to pause from your cookies and eggnog to celebrate the amazing group of people who have contributed to the Sitka…

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December 16, 2023 – News,

Baby Lion’s Mane Jellyfish Have Arrived

We are so excited to be welcoming our lab’s newest additions. Jellyfish have a very interesting life cycle which consists of at least 5 major stages depending on species. Our lion’s mane, Cyanea ferruginea, started as larvae from their parents,…

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December 14, 2023 – News, Education,

Seeking Science Guides for summer 2024

Join the SSSC team as a Science Center Guide this summer Mid-April through early October 2024 This position is open until filled. Interviews will begin in mid-January The Science Center Guides are the public face of the Sitka…

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December 5, 2023 – News,

SSSC Welcomes Next Chapter with Next Executive Director

Sitka Sound Science Center announces a leadership transition as Lisa Busch, the current Executive Director steps down from her role. Ms. Busch has been with the organization for 14 years, helping to establish community-based research projects such as the work…

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December 1, 2023 – News,

Winter Break

Snow is dusting the mountain tops as a chilly wind ripples the waters across Sitka Sound. Winter is here and as everyone is hunkering down against the cold with family and friends the Sitka Sound Science Center has decided to…

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November 28, 2023 – News, Education, Research,

Giving Tuesday is Here

It’s Giving Tuesday & the Sitka Sound Science Center is asking for your support. We are a nonprofit that is focused on increasing awareness and understanding of aquatic, marine, & terrestrial ecosystems of coastal Alaska. We…

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November 20, 2023 – Landslide Research, News, Research,

Sitka Sound Science Center in Florence Italy

The 6th World Landslide Forum just concluded in Florence Italy last week. It saw 5 continents, 69 countries, and over 1,100 people come together around landslide research and development, and this time it included the Sitka Sound Science Center. SSSC…

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