"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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Wildlife Discovery Excursions
Our Why
We believe everyone deserves the chance to discover the incredible classroom right outside our doorstep. Through hands-on, experiential learning, we help people build a deep connection with the Salish Sea and inspire a lifelong commitment to protecting this vital ecosystem.​
The Difference
​As a nonprofit, your ticket directly supports our mission. Every purchase helps us bring more students—many visiting the beach or riding a boat for the first time—into transformative experiences like kayaking, tide pooling, wildlife observation, and marine science adventures.
Your ticket purchase makes wonder possible.
Wildlife Discovery Ecotours
Step aboard the Koinonia, our 48-foot floating classroom, and immerse yourself in the wonders of the Salish Sea. Purpose-built for learning and adventure, the Koinonia offers a comfortable, spacious platform for up to 32 passengers, complete with an onboard marine head for your convenience.
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Our Wildlife Discovery Tours provide meaningful, personalized time with our knowledgeable crew, who share captivating stories and science about the Salish Sea’s remarkable wildlife—and practical ways you can help protect them.
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Each journey invites you to witness the beauty of this ecosystem up close, deepen your understanding of its species and habitats, and create memories that stay with you long after you return to shore.
Join us to experience the magic of the Salish Sea—and help us pass that magic on to the next generation.
