The Salish Sea Institute at Western Washington University is dedicated to the study and conservation of the Salish Sea ecosystem. We collaborate with regional universities, …

Discover local marine life through interactive aquarium exhibits. Explore school programs, tours and special exhibits and events. Become a SEA volunteer and join a community of marine …

Marine and Coastal Science (MACS) is an interdisciplinary program at Western Washington University with core and affiliated faculty in units across the university, drawing together the …

Western Washington University's main campus is situated on the ancestral homelands of the Coast Salish Peoples, who have lived in the Salish Sea basin, all throughout the San Juan …

The estuarine inland Salish Sea is surrounded by snow-capped mountain ranges and rich in biodiversity. Freshwater lakes and glaciers filter through temperate rainforest into rivers that …

Inspiring stewardship of the Salish Sea. SEA fulfills its mission by connecting the community to the animals, habitats, people and cultures of the region. This is done through experiential …

The Salish Sea is an area of spectacular beauty, biologically diverse marine waters, and rich cultural history. The international sea includes the Strait of Georgia, the Puget Sound, and the …

The Institute and WWU is situated in the Salish Sea bioregion, in Coast Salish territories and near the international border. The goal of the Institute is to build meaningful connections across …

For WWU students we offer a minor in Salish Sea Studies, a place-based, experiential, and multidisciplinary curriculum about the Salish Sea’s history, ecology, culture, and management …

Western Washington University resides at a nexus of complex geologies, ecologies, histories, and cultures: the Salish Sea. This Minor gives students an opportunity to develop a sense of place …