Port Townsend Marine Science Center

The Port Townsend Marine Science Center is an educational and scientific organization devoted to inspiring conservation of the Salish Sea. Through its various programs, PTMSC teaches respect for and stewardship of the myriad life forms in the marine environment; creates active and engaging educational experiences for groups, with a particular emphasis on youth; provides exhibits, programs, and publications featuring local marine and shoreline habitat, history, flora, and fauna; encourages meaningful volunteer experiences in PTMSC activities; provides community science opportunities for the general public; partners and cooperates with other organizations dedicated to the conservation of Salish Sea; and encourages understanding of and participation in local, national, and international decisions impacting the marine and shoreline environment.