The history of sea faring and the inventions that came from it. How the ocean framed an intersection of technology, science, and cultural revolution.
The allure of the sea and the inspiration of the imaginative tales/myths that captivated the lives of those on shore.
Barnacles captivate our sense of wonder and curiosity because of their amazing strength. According to fossil records, they have remained unchanged since their appearance in the world 500 million years ago. In fact, their adhesive properties have contributed to the tools of dentistry. Until the 18th century, it was believed and reported that geese were […]
Join us this summer for a series of Marine Science Lectures at the SEA Discovery Center.
Dive below the waves for a fascinating view of the secret lives of humpback whales with the National Geographic Critter Cam. Nan Woodman will speak about her experience on a Critter Cam expedition in Alaska and share spectacular footage from a whale calf’s perspective deep in the ocean. Nan Woodman is a naturalist, designer, artist, […]
Enjoy a well-deserved date night while your kids have a fun-filled evening through Kids Night Out @ Western (KNOW). Students in grades K-5 will explore hands-on, inquiry-based science and end the evening with a movie, guided tour of the aquarium or arts activities. Join the fun! Youth program participants and staff must abide by all […]
Enjoy a fem-powered evening exploring the motivating fields of engineering, math and science at GEMS Night Out! Students in grades 4-8 will explore hands-on, inquiry-based science and end the evening with a movie, guided tour of the aquarium or arts activities. Join other fab GEMS for an inspiring and empowering learning experience. https://www.wwu.edu/ee/youth/gems/poulsbo-nightout.shtml WWU Youth […]
Stream bugs have been used as a water quality indicator for many years in the Puget Sound region however this is not true for estuaries. Join me as I explore the possibilities for developing an estuarine water health index and view the preliminary results of invertebrate sampling in Clear Creek before and after the Bucklin […]
Neil Harrington will speak about the varieties of harmful blooms in the Northwest, touch on their ecology and talk about how to safely harvest shellfish. Harrington began working for the Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe in 2012 as an environmental biologist and has since been focused on harmful algal blooms and shellfish, outreach and education as well […]
Classes are between 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. and are limited to 16 children. Class registration is through this form. Please print, scan, and email your application at least a week in advance to Lauren Kemper at [email protected]. If you fill out your application online, please use either Safari or Firefox, as otherwise your information will not […]
Running with the Whales - Dive below the waves with National Geographic Critter Cam for a unique and fascinating view of the secret lives of Humpback whales. In August 2008, Nancy was part off an expedition with Greg Marshall, inventor of "Critter Cam", and a small team of researchers in Chatham Straight, Alaska. Through the […]
Super Saturdays programs are scheduled for the following dates: July 23: Echinoderms: Spines, Bumps, and Tube Feet, Oh My! September 10: Terrific Tools October 15: TBA Classes are between 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. and are limited to 16 children. Class registration is through this form. Please print, scan, and email your application at least a […]
Presented by Dr. Jennie Hoffman Dr. Hoffman has been broadly engaged in the field of climate change adaptation for over a decade. She helps organizations integrate climate change into their work through direct engagement and targeted research, and develops and leads adaptation-related workshops and trainings for diverse audiences. Her areas of expertise include decision making […]
Presented by Dr. Jennie Hoffman Dr. Hoffman has been broadly engaged in the field of climate change adaptation for over a decade. She helps organizations integrate climate change into their work through direct engagement and targeted research, and develops and leads adaptation-related workshops and trainings for diverse audiences. Her areas of expertise include decision making […]
Presented by Dr. Jennie Hoffman Dr. Hoffman has been broadly engaged in the field of climate change adaptation for over a decade. She helps organizations integrate climate change into their work through direct engagement and targeted research, and develops and leads adaptation-related workshops and trainings for diverse audiences. Her areas of expertise include decision making […]
Super Saturday Progams Super Saturdays are scheduled for: January 16, 2016: Curious About Crabs? February 20, 2016: Echinoderms: Spines, Bumps, and Tube Feet, Oh My! March 19, 2016: Marvelous Mollusks April 23, 2016: Terrific Tools We are offering the classes listed above at the center. Class size is limited to 16 children. Classes are from […]