"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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ORCA
COURSES
"We Do Not Inherit the Earth from Our Ancestors; We Borrow It from Our Children."
Photo by Terese Drummond
Discover the Orcas of the Salish Sea.
Step aboard for an unforgettable, hands-on learning adventure that deepens your connection to these iconic whales and the waters they call home.
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Through immersive island experiences, you’ll explore the ecology, culture, and conservation of the Southern Resident orcas—learning how everything in the Salish Sea is connected, from plankton to predators.
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Your participation directly supports scholarships and student programs that inspire the next generation of ocean stewards. Together, we’re protecting the whales and waters that define this remarkable region.
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Learn, explore, and give back—one orca adventure at a time.
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Orcas of the Salish Sea Education and Excursions​
Step aboard for Orca Immersion: a rare chance to learn and connect with the majestic orcas of the Salish Sea. You’ll go beyond identification to discover how orcas communicate, nurture their young, and hunt as a family. With expert naturalists as your guides, every encounter becomes a living lesson under the glow of a Salish Sea sunset.
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Orcas, Puffins, Island, & Beyond: A Naturalist Course
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A dynamic naturalist program designed for those passionate about marine life. This immersive experience dives deep into the interconnected world of orcas, old growth, puffins, kelp forests, plankton, and salmon hatcheries.​ Our experiential learning series will take you on four small boat excursions (in search of cetaceans and beyond!), granting you a deeper appreciation and understanding of the diverse and interconnected marine life within this vibrant ecosystem.
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Adult Whale Camp!
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A two day experiential and learning adventure on a small vessel in the heart of the Salish Sea! This two day camp includes two days on the water learning about the killer whales of this region as we search for them. Each day will include multiple lessons, an island stop, and lifelong memories.