
"the mountain and the sea are excellent schoolmasters, and teach some of us more than we can ever learn from books." -john lubbock
Meet Our Team
The Salish Sea School is committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity, inclusion, and connectedness. We are able to grow and learn better together with a diverse team. We welcome the unique contributions that one can bring in terms of their education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.
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We are stronger together with the collective sum of individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, innovation, self-expression, and talent which ultimately brings about a healthier planet.
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ADOPT A PUFFIN
Protect a Legacy
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When you symbolically adopt a puffin, you’re helping us uncover the hidden lives of these endangered seabirds. Your support fuels our work monitoring nesting burrows, tracking the fish puffins feed their chicks, and sharing vital data with scientists working to ensure their survival.
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Your adoption also powers hands-on student programs that connect young people to marine science and inspire the next generation of ocean stewards.
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Adopt a puffin today—and help protect these charismatic birds for generations to come.

SYMBOLIC $45 ADOPTION KIT:​
(1) "Tuff Puff" plushy*
(1) Digital adoption certificate
(1) Postcard of Tuff Puff in the wild at Smith Island
*Please note: This product contains securely sewn-in magnets in the tufted puffin and forage fish. Magnets are safely enclosed and not accessible under normal use. Please supervise young children during play and keep away from electronics and medical devices.
Thank you for supporting our mission. You are the most important part of making this movement a reality. The Salish Sea School is a 501(c)(3) non-profit - All donations are tax-deductible as allowable by law.
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