"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.
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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Seabird Ecotour Fundraisers
Thank you for coming aboard and supporting a fundraiser for our student programs, research, and scholarship funds. We are so grateful for our village of supporters and cannot wait to learn and experience all the magnificent birds of the Salish Sea together! We are so passionate about introducing our community to the incredible classroom right outside our doorstep. Our hope is that our programs initiate a desire to protect and restore the Salish Sea. We believe experiential lessons combined with marine conservation education is essential to producing a healthy marine ecosystem.
However, many kids in our community lack access to this incredible natural resource, limiting their exposure to the wonders of the sea and the importance of conservation. Because of fundraisers like this, we were able to award over $20,000 in scholarships to underserved students. These scholarships have allowed young learners to explore the unique and awe-inspiring marine environment of the Salish Sea, broadening their horizons and igniting a passion for science and conservation. We are dedicated to providing these same opportunities to students year-round.
Your ticket purchase today will continue to help us provide these same opportunities that bring kids to the Salish Sea, where they can experience the thrill of a boat ride, kayak, and tide pool while learning about the creatures that call this special place home.
By investing in these kids, you're investing in the future of our planet. We are enormously grateful for the support of our village. Your generosity changes student lives and helps our oceans. On behalf of the future student leaders in marine conservation, thank you! Tufted Puffin photo by Jerry Hammond
The Vessel
Join us aboard the beautiful and comfortable 40-passenger Koinonia, chartered through our partnership with Paraclete Charters. Together, we will witness the magical transformation of the Salish Sea's avian inhabitants throughout the changing seasons. Our mission is to introduce you to these incredible species while providing insights into how you can contribute to their conservation efforts from the comfort of your own home.
As we traverse the Salish Sea, prepare to encounter a diverse array of seabirds, including Rhinoceros Auklets, Common Murres, Pigeon Guillemots, Black Oystercatchers, Harlequin Ducks, Bald Eagles, Ospreys, Peregrine Falcons, Great Blue Herons, and many other fascinating species. Alongside these native residents, we may also spot seasonal migrants and rarer species such as Horned Puffins, Marbled Murrelets, Ancient Murrelets, Red-necked Phalaropes, Black and Ruddy Turnstones, Parasitic Jaegers, Sooty Shearwaters, Manx Shearwaters, Northern Fulmars, Bonaparte's Gulls, Common and Pacific Loons, Surf Scoters, White-winged Scoters, and Red-necked Grebes, among others.
Don't miss this extraordinary opportunity to immerse yourself in the captivating world of the Salish Sea's seabirds while supporting a worthy cause.
Book your spot on our Seabird Ecotour Fundraiser today and become an active participant in preserving the future of our remarkable marine environment.
Tufted Puffins Fundraiser Tours
Embark on a captivating adventure with Salish Sea School as we voyage to one of the few remaining breeding islands in the Salish Sea. Along the way, we'll encounter a diverse array of marine life that calls this unique ecosystem home.
To enrich your experience, we offer an optional educational Zoom session a few days prior to the trip, which will also be recorded and emailed to you for your convenience.
Join us as we set sail from the Skyline Marina in Anacortes, Washington, to explore the wonders of the Salish Sea and support our student programs, research, and scholarship funds.
Launch out of Skyline Marina in Anacortes
**This is the very end of the season for the Tufted Puffins. This is a very exciting time to be on the water with all of the fall species flying in. Tufted Puffins are not guaranteed on this trip but it can be one of the best times to be on the water, regardless!
Past sold out trips:
May 17, 2024
June 15, 2024
July 7, 2024
July 28 2024
August 11 (AM), 2024
August 11 (PM), 2024
August 25, 2024
Tufted Puffin Photo by Eric Ellingson
Winter, Spring, and Fall Marine Bird Trips!
Watching the birds change on the Salish Sea is as magical as watching the leaves change on a tree! Join us aboard a chartered boat as we journey around the Salish Sea to search for the beautiful feathered friends that call the Salish Sea home during the winter, spring, and fall months!
Launch out of Skyline Marina in Anacortes
