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The Sitka Sound Science Center, located in Sitka, Alaska, is a non-profit organization committed to research and education. It is based in the Sage Building, which is situated across from the old Sheldon Jackson Campus on Lincoln Street. The center is a biological field station and includes the Sheldon Jackson salmon hatchery, the Molly Ahlgren Aquarium, a research lab, classrooms, and offices.

Sheldon Jackson Salmon Hatchery

The Sheldon Jackson Salmon Hatchery, built by the students of the college in 1972, was the first permitted hatchery in the State of Alaska. The Sitka Sound Science Center maintains and operates the working hatchery as an aquaculture and educational tool. It is permitted for 3 million pink, 3 million chum, and 250,000 coho salmon.

Molly Ahlgren Aquarium

The Molly Ahlgren Aquarium is named after a respected local marine ecologist and Sheldon Jackson College professor who passed away in 2004. The aquarium, which opened in 2005, includes touch tanks and several exhibits, featuring many species that inhabit Sitka Sound. In 2019, it welcomed 14,500 visitors.

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Sitka Sound Science Center
834 Lincoln Street
AK 99835 Sitka
Alaska

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Summer Hours May 5th – Sep 25th
Sunday -Thursday 9:00am to 4:00pm

Tuesday 9:30am to 4:00pm

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834 Lincoln Street, Sitka

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  • Apollo's Insights AI-Generated

    The Sitka Sound Science Center offers visitors an educational experience focused on marine life and the local ecosystem. Located in Sitka, Alaska, this small but informative center provides hands-on exhibits and touch tanks that allow guests to interact with various marine creatures. The aquarium section, while modest in size, showcases local marine life and is particularly popular with children. Many visitors appreciate the knowledgeable staff who are eager to share information about the local environment and ongoing research projects. The center also offers outdoor activities, including a salmon hatchery tour, which gives insight into the importance of salmon in the region. While some guests find the admission price a bit high for the size of the facility, most agree that the center provides valuable education about the local marine ecosystem. The gift shop offers a selection of educational items and local crafts. Overall, the Sitka Sound Science Center is a good stop for those interested in learning about the marine life and ecology of Southeast Alaska, though it may not require an extended visit.

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