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Lily Westphal

May 14, 2025 – News, Education,

Join us for Summer Snorkeling
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Adult Snorkel Series | Fridays 8:00am-9:30am starting May 30th Hone your cold-water snorkeling skills while exploring different underwater zones around Sitka Sound with a small group and trained Science Center staff. Snorkelers meet at…

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May 7, 2025 – News, Education,

Bringing Scientific Curiosity to the World

On Teacher Appreciation Day, we would like to call out our own educators working diligently at Sitka Sound Science Center. Our whole education department is passionate about science, and it shows in their work. The education team can be found…

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April 28, 2025 – Events,

Salmon Release Party
Friday 4:30 to 6:00pm

Our salmon have grown strong and are ready to venture into the ocean. Celebrate with us and carry a pink fry or coho smolt down the beach to the shore. We suggest wearing boots to walk your salmon…

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April 21, 2025 – News, Research,

Yaaw Sampling

Each spring, Yaaw, or Pacific herring (Clupea pallasi) gather in Southeast Alaska’s waters after spending the majority of their lives in the Northern Pacific Ocean. Individual fish measure around nine inches and congregate in massive schools to spawn.

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March 28, 2025 –

March-April Scientist in Residence: Amy Jenson

  The Sitka Sound Science Center welcomes Amy Jenson, PhD candidate in Geophysics at the University of Alaska Fairbanks, as this March’s Scientist in Residency Fellow (SIRF). The Sitka Sound Science Center’s SIRF program offers scientists four weeks to…

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March 27, 2025 – Events,

Food Web Cruise

Join us on Saturday, March 29 for the annual Food Web Cruise! During this morning of learning and discovery, naturalists will share their knowledge of our rich and interconnected ecosystem while you enjoy a light breakfast. Proceeds from this event…

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March 25, 2025 – Science After Hours, News, Education,

A Hands-On History of Domestic Science

From the MIT Women’s Laboratory of the 1800s to the “tradwives” of today, we’ll explore the intersections of science, gender, and the domestic sphere in American culture. Join us for experiments, discussion, and a deep dive into forgotten…

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March 6, 2025 – Science After Hours, News,

Stories from Under the Sea

Since 2018, University of California at Santa Cruz students have journeyed to Sitka to dive into research projects about the surrounding ocean environment. Sitka is located at a rich ecological junction where research can focus on both the northernmost ranges…

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February 26, 2025 – Science After Hours, News, Events,

Basement Night at the Science Center

Join us Thursday February 27th from 5:30 to 7:00pm for a behind the scenes tour of our basement and learn about the experiments taking place. Visit the aquarium, meet active researchers, and participate in family friendly activities. Open to all,…

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