Longtime environmental educator and community leader honored for decades of work inspiring people across Jefferson County to care for and protect the environment. The Port Townsend Marine Science Center will honor Laura Tucker with its Eleanor Stopps Environmental Stewardship Award, recognizing decades of work helping people understand environmental challenges and empowering them to take action. …
Do you see flashes of silver darting through our tanks? Meet our shiner perch — small fish with a lot going on inside. And right now, some of them have a special story to tell: they’ve just given birth! Do you see any perch that are darker than the others? Maybe you see them chasing …
What better way to cool off on a hot day than taking a dip in the sea? As you plan your next beach trip, check that your local beach is open and safe for swimming and recreation. The BEACH Program (Beach Environmental Assessment, Communication & Health) monitors the safety of saltwater swimming beaches from Memorial …
This summer marks an exciting milestone for the Port Townsend Marine Science Center. On June 26, we opened a new chapter with the debut of our expanded exhibit experience in the on-land 502 building at Fort Worden. Aquarium exhibits guide you through kelp forest habitat, a fully articulated orca skeleton hovers overhead, and the sounds …
The Port Townsend Marine Science Center (PTMSC) is now accepting nominations for the Eleanor Stopps Environmental Leadership Award, which honors individuals who have made significant contributions to environmental stewardship on the North Olympic Peninsula. The annual award recognizes a resident of Jefferson or Clallam County whose leadership has advanced the protection, restoration, or understanding of the …
Summer on the Olympic Peninsula is an exciting time no matter who you are, but for the Port Townsend Marine Science Center Marine Mammal Stranding Network (PTMSC MMSN), summer begins our busiest time of year for one main reason; June-August is harbor seal pupping season. As part of NOAA’s West Coast Stranding Network, PTMSC responds …
When you think of fjords, images of Norway and New Zealand may flash through your mind, but did you know that we have fjords right here in the Salish Sea? Hood Canal is actually not a canal at all but a fjord! Fjord (1) – A narrow inlet of the sea between cliffs or steep …
Join us for a guided walk on the beach at low tide with PTMSC naturalists, and witness the unique adaptations for life to survive and thrive in the intertidal zone. Check out any of the upcoming dates below to sign up! We look forward to you joining us for this unique opportunity!
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 …
The Aquarium at Fort Worden: celebrating the life of the Salish Sea since 1982. With its iconic location pointing outwards towards Admiralty Inlet, the pier at Fort Worden is an indelible sight. The pier, said to be built in 1944, and the mustard-colored building located at the end of it have had a long history, …