Join Adi Amore one of our fabulous Science Guides on a walk along Sage beach for a close look at geology. Geology; the science of earth! Our planet is made up of different layers and compositions of magma, rock, and…
We are so excited to be cohosting with Ocean Conservancy for the kick start of their 38th annual International Coastal Cleanup! We traveled with a large group of volunteers and likeminded individuals to Fred’s Creek on Kruzof Island. Everyone spread…
After listing both the Mill Building and the Spawn Shed on our Master Plan to rehabilitate and upgrade we are pleased to announce that they are done! Our Spawning Platform and Incubation Facility (SPIFy) is newly completed and has…
The Sitka Sound Science Center is honored to have Anne Zink as the keynote speaker for the “Beyond Covid Pandemic Preparedness in the Circumpolar North” conference. The keynote is open to the public and will take place on Thursday, April…
The Food Web Cruise is a great opportunity to experience that first breath of spring on Sitka Sound. With help from Allen Marine, Sitka Sound Science Center puts on this cruise every spring as a fundraiser for Sitka WhaleFest (which…
Sitka WhaleFest returned in person in November to explore this year’s theme of “How It’s Made: Courting, Babies, and Growth.” We were thrilled to welcome 28 undergraduate students, over 100 high school students from throughout Southeast Alaska, and over 500…
Join Rutgers University Scientists for a free meet & greet event to learn about their upcoming ocean acidification research on Tuesday, July 12! They will be launching the pHOxy Lady glider in the Southeast Gulf of Alaska for a 90-day deployment…
Join us virtually or at Centennial Hall October 7th at 6:30 PM to hear updates from the scientists working on landslide research in Sitka, with an opportunity for questions and discussion to follow. Bring your questions, comments, and concerns! …
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…
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…