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, government agencies, Indigenous communities, and non-profit organizations to conduct scientific research, develop sustainable management strategies, and educate the public ...

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 enthusiasts! Contribute to marine conservation and climate change education. Host your next event at SEA for a one-of-a-kind experience.

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 wealth of expertise in multiple departments and at Shannon Point Marine Center. The mission of MACS is to promote the study of marine systems with an emphasis on ...

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 Islands and the North Cascades watershed from time immemorial. We express our deepest respect and gratitude to our Indigenous neighbors, for their enduring care and ...

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 meet the saltwater and tides from the Pacific Ocean, filling the Puget Sound, Georgia Basin, and Strait of Juan de Fuca.

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 aquarium experiences, school visits, conservation engagement programs, online information and community collaborations.

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 borders, disciplines, and systems of knowledge and governance to bring to life an environmentally healthy and just future for the Salish Sea.

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 complexities. Students take 7 credits in SALI core classes, focused on …

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 and a sense of responsibility for learning and caring for where they live.