Salish Sea Expeditions was founded in 1996 to inspire a passion for exploring, understanding, and respecting the marine environment through hands-on scientific inquiry.

Who We Are

Salish Sea Expeditions is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization established to provide an opportunity for students to design and conduct real scientific research from the decks of a 61' sailing vessel on Puget Sound.  These innovative 'science-under-sail" programs are tailored for students from 5th through 12th grades.  See our online collected works series Student Research of Puget Sound of student authored papers featuring the results of research projects conducted aboard the SV Carlyn.

Why We Exist

We believe that today's youth are the future leaders who will develop policies, conduct research and make decisions impacting our world. To help them be engaged citizens of the future, our multi-day science education programs stimulate young minds, anchoring an understanding of science and critical thinking.

Over 3,200 middle and high school students, 900 teachers and 80 schools have sailed the waters of Puget Sound as students of our innovative “science-under-sail” programs aboard the 61’ sailing research vessel Carlyn. Read More…

Annual Dinner & Auction Window on the Sound

SAVE THE DATE! 
Salish Sea Expeditions Annual Auction and Dinner
Window on the Sound

Join us for an evening of fabulous fun, sumptuous supper, a live Crab Derby and entertainment by the renowned Canote Brothers.

Saturday Evening ~ April 19, 2008
Doors open at 5:30 p.m.
Bell Harbor International Conference Center on Seattle’s Waterfront
2211 Alaskan Way, Pier 66, Seattle, WA
RSVP by Friday, April 17th

Ready to register?  Please go to our online registration form to be a participant at the evening's festivities.  Want to learn more?  View our event page for further details.

Please know that attendance at this event by caring individuals like you help us move toward our vision—that all students graduate from school curious, confident, skilled and knowledgeable in the area of science.  Come see how Salish Sea Expeditions is making a difference in science education and stewardship by providing students with the expedition of a lifetime. Students design and conduct science experiments as they explore Puget Sound on a 61' sailing vessel, the Carlyn

For details on the evening’s festivities, sponsorship opportunities, auction procurement or how to donate to Salish Sea Expeditions please contact our Director of Outreach and Operations, Lorrie Kalmbach-Ehlers, at lorrieke@salish.org or via phone: 206-780-7848 x#3

Please pass an invitation on to others who may be interested in being part of this special event.