November 27, 2018 – News
New Aquarium Programs
This winter, we will be trying out some new programs in the aquarium, including a once-a-month Octopus Encounter. Stay tuned for more details and dates of events.
November 27, 2018 – News
The Mill Building Project
The Sitka Sound Science Center is dedicated to increasing understanding and awareness of terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems of Alaska through education and research. We could not accomplish this without the facility support of the Sitka Sawmill Building. The Mill Building is fundamental…
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August 29, 2018 – News
Welcome Alana Peterson to the Board
SSSC would like to welcome Alana Peterson to our Board. Alana was born and raised in Sitka Alaska, and is Tlingit, a Raven of the Luknahadi (Coho) clan. Professionally Alana has earned a Bachelor’s of Science and Masters Degree, both in…
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August 29, 2018 – News
OBFS 2018 Human Diversity Award Recipient
The Sitka Sound Science Center has been awarded the 2018 Human Diversity Award by the Organization of Biological Field Stations (OBFS). This award recognizes unique activities, programs, or approaches (funded or unfunded) that increase the involvement, engagement, and sustainability of underrepresented groups…
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August 13, 2018 – News
Senator Murkowski Pays a Visit
United States Senator Lisa Murkowski paid a visit to the Science Center during her time in Sitka in August. During her visit, she heard from our education team about the Scientist in the Schools program, spoke with Dr. Kristy Kroeker…
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August 6, 2018 – News
A Walk Thru Time
This month we had a “Walk Thru Time” event at the Science Center in which we celebrated the past uses of our facilities. Using four stations in the Sawmill and Sage buildings, experts shared stories about our rich history. Steve…
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August 6, 2018 – News
Cost Recovery
We have begun our cost recovery seining. We are more than halfway to our goal, with over 200,000 pounds of fish being caught and sold. A huge thank you to the crew of the Lucy O and Captain Nick Miller…
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August 6, 2018 – News
Sitka WhaleFest
Registration for Sitka WhaleFest is officially open! This years Curious Creatures theme will have something for everyone! Again this year we are offering the Early Bird discount on the Full Symposium registration. Purchase your tickets prior to October 1st to receive…
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August 6, 2018 – News
SSSC Staff Beach Clean-Up
The SSSC staff spent a day cleaning up marine debris off the shores of Kruzoff Island. After 3 hours of clean-up, we collected hundreds of pounds of trash, made up of entanglements hazards, styrofoam, and even the hatch from a…
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August 6, 2018 – News
Win 2 Round-trip Tickets on AK Airlines
For Sitka WhaleFest, we are raffling off two roundtrip tickets anywhere Alaska Airlines flies. Tickets are $10, and can be purchased at the Science Center or the Pioneer Bar. Drawing will be November 4, and while you don’t need to…
