Sitka WhaleFest is a festival to celebrate marine life through science education, community and storytelling. The heart of the event is a unique science symposium blending local knowledge and scientific inquiry concerning the rich marine environment of the North Pacific. Our goal is to bring a deeper understanding of the marine environment to a diverse and inclusive audience in a way that all participants feel welcome and engaged. Through a community-based festival we celebrate the marine world and our connection to it. The festival includes many community and cultural activities such as the science symposium lectures, interactive student sessions, marine wildlife cruises with scientist, a marine themed artisan market, music, local foods, a banquet, art and a fun run/walk.

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