The Sitka Sound Science Center is a multifaceted marine science facility located at 834 Lincoln Street in downtown Sitka, Alaska, combining a public aquarium, salmon hatchery, research laboratory, and educational outreach programs. The Molly O. Ahlgren Aquarium features touch tanks and exhibits showcasing over 200 local species, including deep-water and intertidal residents collected from Sitka's own waters such as Wanda the Wolf Eel, sea urchins, and anemones. A rare juvenile killer whale skeleton, one of only five on public display worldwide, is among the center's most remarkable artifacts. The salmon hatchery produces millions of coho, pink, and chum salmon annually, underscoring the center's commitment to the health of coastal Alaska ecosystems. Situated close to the cruise ship terminal, it is an ideal educational stop for visitors to Southeast Alaska.
