"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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Ways to Give
Too many kids grow up disconnected from the water—never getting the chance to explore tidepools, feel the sea spray, or experience the thrill of spotting wildlife up close. But to truly understand and protect the Salish Sea, you first have to experience it.
Your support makes that possible. Last year, thanks to generous donors, more than $20,000 in scholarships allowed underserved students to get outside—kayaking, exploring local shores, collecting data, and discovering the Salish Sea firsthand. But many more students are still waiting for their chance.
Every gift—big or small—helps launch kids into the water, fuels boat trips, provides essential gear, and makes marine science education accessible to all. Whether you give once, donate stock, include us in your legacy plans, or become a corporate sponsor, your support creates life-changing outdoor experiences that turn curiosity into conservation.
Give today to get more students outside, hands dirty and feet wet—because you have to go there to know there, and knowing leads to protecting.
The Salish Sea School is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit: EIN 83-3277816. All donations are tax-deductible as allowable by law.
or mail a check to:
The Salish Sea School, P.O. Box 1901, Anacortes, WA 98221
Testimonials
"Thank you so much for the scholarship. We were incredibly lucky to go from war to being part of this community. I'm deeply grateful that my daughter once had the opportunity to benefit from your scholarship — now she is even more inspired to care for the environment. From the bottom of my heart, thank you for your work and for giving such meaningful opportunities to children who truly need support."
"Our teenage daughter thoroughly enjoyed the time she spent with the Salish Sea School. She experienced so many new things traveling around to different islands and learning from the wonderful instructors about the species in and around the Salish Sea. The hands-on experience really helped her acquire new knowledge in an exciting way and she continues to tell us what she learned about the whales, fish, and bird life. The school filled her with a sense of global responsibility, environmental stewardship, and personal confidence."
"THANK YOU for this amazing opportunity. As parents we both wish this had been an opportunity for us as kids. We feel VERY fortunate our daughter has had this opportunity and that you have such an incredible program. Your lessons and material seem to have really taken root in her mind and we believe you have a newly awakened advocate and potential future scientist as a result of your labors."
"The whole course was wonderful - my daughter is still talking about puffins to anyone who will listen. She is extremely proud to be a Puffin Protector - great job!"
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!
Our incredible local sponsors, private donors, and organizations dedicated to supporting student leadership in marine conservation, make our programs possible. Thank you.
Email us at info@thesalishseaschool.org for questions.