Elizabeth Peratrovich was a Tlingit civil rights champion who was instrumental in passing the United States’ first anti-discrimination law in 1945. She is known for her moving testimony, asserting to her audience that “… asking you to give me equal…
The study of ecology is all about how things are connected. In this Science Bite, you will learn about a specific type of ecological relationship, called symbiosis. Watch the video to get a virtual tour of the aquarium and see…
Just like a puppy gets a tracker inserted into its shoulder, our salmon fry get tagged as well! At the hatchery, we are interested in learning about how many of fish grow up to be caught by fishing boats, so…
To honor Native American and Alaska Native Heritage month, we want to recognize and elevate the intersections between western science and traditional, place-based science that has been connected to the environment since time immemorial. The Sitka Sound Science Center…
Do you recognize the intertidal creature in this photo?? If you instantly shouted, “It’s an eel!”, you would not be alone. Many people who explore the intertidal zone believe that this Crescent Gunnel is an eel. Eels are fish and…
As society grapples with the global discussion of social justice, educators at Sitka Sound Science Center have taken a moment to look at our own practices in our education programs. The Science Center’s mission is to increase understanding and awareness of ecosystems of Alaska through education and…
Does anybody remember how teeny tiny Pearl was when we first got her? She was so small she fit in the palm of Sandy’s hand! Watch the video below to learn more about the growth of a Giant Pacific…
Congratulations to the graduating pink and chum class of 2020! They finally reached 2.0 grams so we sent them off to sea! We’re so sad to miss our annual salmon release party, but we hope that you’ll enjoy watching some…
The Giant Pacific Octopus has unique adaptations for feeding. Each of their 8 arms (“octo”) is lined with suckers that can move independently of each other for maximum flexibility in small niches. They exert tremendous pressure which is useful for eating shelled prey. Additionally,…
During the last Science Bite, we introduced you to the intertidal zone and now it’s time to go explore! Check out the videos below to get a virtual tour of Sage Beach and learn what it means to be a…