This week, SSSC welcomed 11 new faces to Sitka to start orientation for this year’s Chum Project. Coming from all walks of life and disciplines, this year’s crew consists of science teachers, undergrad and graduate students, and wildlife biologists! The…
Last week, four SSSC staff members and technicians embarked on a week-long research expedition to monitor established sites across picturesque Prince William Sound for the presence of oil from the 1989 Exxon-Valdez oil spill. The selected sites are still contaminated…
SSSC would like to thank the wonderful volunteers who helped remove over 1,000 lbs of marine debris from South Kruzof Island on Monday, July 5th. The cleanup effort was funded by Alaskan Brewing Company’s Coastal CODE program, where 1% of all proceeds from Alaskan…
The Sitka Sound Science Center plans to construct a new salmon spawning and incubation building on its historic campus. The building will replace a 1970s era spawning shed that is not only long past its useful life but also unsafe…
We are excited to bring back our summer Guided Tidepool Walks. Take advantage of the amazing low tides Sitka sees during the summer and explore the wonders of our beaches with a trained interpreter. After a brief intertidal overview, our…
The Sitka Sound Science Center is having a silent auction on May 16-22nd as a fundraiser for the 25th annual Sitka WhaleFest. Starting at noon on May 16th, this auction features a large variety of unique items from generous local artists…
Scouting the field camp location involved lots of hiking in remote places. Field Project UPDATE- In preparation for another year of studying chum salmon in SE Alaska. SSSC staff spent a week in the Juneau area to start…
Exciting news for Aquarium + Gift Shop fans. We will no longer be requiring appointments while expanding our summer hours. We will be following social distancing protocols and masks are required for everyone over the age of 5. One of…
Herring roe are in the hot (and acidic) seat. Local researchers are studying how Herring eggs might fare with the changes we expect to see, at sea. This new research found that warmer water caused eggs to hatch faster and…
Not all landslide researchers wear a hard hat and use a trowel. Some study the complicated way information is shared in town. The Sitka Sound Science Center welcomes Max Izenberg back to Sitka! Max is a social scientist and PhD…
