Download and print the Molt Search Guide for use on the beach while conducting your surveys.
Orcasound connects your headphones to live hydrophones (underwater microphones) — your ears to an ocean of sound!
Ken came to the Port Townsend Marine Science Center a few years ago because, he said, “PTMSC feels like home”. When Ken was a kid growing up in San Pedro, California, he would ride his bike to the beach to tidepool or hang out at the Cabrillo Maritime Museum (now the Cabrillo Maritime Aquarium). These …
Every low tide walk starts out the same way: A group of strangers circled up in the parking lot, all eyes focused on the lead who gives a short introduction and safety meeting. Dressed in waterproof shoes, quick-dry pants, and an assortment of hats shielding faces from the sun, the group is ready to go. …
April is Volunteer Appreciation Month, and there’s no better time to recognize the dedicated individuals who support the Port Townsend Marine Science Center. Volunteers are essential to every aspect of the PTMSC. From guiding guests through exhibits and sharing knowledge about local marine ecosystems, to assisting with education programs and citizen science initiatives, their contributions make …
For over 40 years the Port Townsend Marine Science Center has actively participated in citizen science, providing volunteers, staff, AmeriCorps and visitors an opportunity to make meaningful contributions to science. What is citizen science? It’s “the practice of public participation and collaboration in scientific research to increase scientific knowledge. Through citizen science, people share and …