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Welcome to the Northwest Fisheries Science Center Education Website!

Kids learn about PIT tags used to track salmon.

Geneticist Jennifer Hempelmann demonstrates how to run a DNA gel.

Kids see what it's like to be on a Research boat.

Kids gather at NWFSC to learn about marine science.

Welcome to the Northwest Fisheries Science Center Education Website!

Our Center conducts research that helps keep our ocean and coastal communities safe. We study organisms as tiny as bacteria and phytoplankton, and as large as orcas and sharks. Many of our scientists study Pacific Northwest salmon species and their habitats. We invite you to get involved and learn about our cool science and why it’s important!


Opportunities to learn about ocean science. Get involved!	Educational programs and links to sites with activities, games and puzzles!	Opportunities to bring ocean science education to your students.

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NOAA Fisheries and WA Sea Grant invite you to a Marine Education Workshop

Join NOAA staff from the Seattle area to learn about what NOAA Fisheries and WA Sea Grant offer you as a teacher. Come hear about the ocean literacy principals and conduct activities directly related to NOAA science and policy that can be used with your students.

For more information on education programs at the NWFSC, contact nwfsc.education@noaa.gov or call 206-860-3430

last modified 12/10/2008