Depictions of the sea in art and advertising. Visions of wonder and enchantment in aesthetic representations of a mysterious world and its effects on human thought and feeling.

The plays that brought the sea into the homes of the world.

Discover what mysteries of Liberty Bay our interns have been studying, and find out what they've learned.

Whether you find it squirm-inducing or inspiring, the extreme intimacy of symbiosis (which to biologists includes parasitism as well as mutualism) is pretty darn incredible. Come learn about cool symbioses, some right here in our own Puget Sound.

Ever notice how different organisms seem to dominate different zones in the intertidal? What's behind this zonation, and why is it so clear in some places and less so in others? We'll explore the answers to these questions as well as what they can tell us about how intertidal communities might respond to changing conditions.