It’s Plastic Free July! Join the effort to reduce your single-use plastic and help keep plastic out of Resurrection Bay by joining fellow community members and the ASLC Staff for beach cleanups in the month of July. ASLC staff will have prizes and educational resources so you can learn how to reduce your own plastic consumption! Saturday, July 12, 2025; 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Check in at Seward Culvert No sign-up is required for participation. Guests under 18 must come with an adult or legal guardian. Gloves, trash bags, and hand sanitizing stations will be provided!   Other beach clean-ups this month: Monday, July 21, 2025; 5 - 7 p.m. Check in at Branson Pavilion

Seward Science Symposium Alaska SeaLife Center, Seward, AK The Seward Science Symposium highlights local science and research, including Indigenous-led work, and aims to build pride, stewardship, and stronger connections between our community and the environment. Join us for a day of local science: talks by researchers, educators, and community members, a midday poster session (bring lunch or grab-and-go at The Porthole), and an evening film screening with a light-appetizer reception.  This event is free and all are welcome! Click the link below for details and registration (recommended as seating is limited). Register and Learn More Presented by Stewards of the Bay, in partnership with Chugach Regional Resources Commission, University of Alaska Fairbanks, National Park Service, and the Alaska SeaLife Center.  

  Enjoy delicious soup served by Seward students in handcrafted ceramic bowls glazed by students and local artists.Take home a one-of-a-kind bowl and help send every 5th grader to KMTA Outdoor School Sleepover. A Zero-Waste Event honoring sustainability and our local marine habitats (Recommended donation for purchase of bowl with soup - $25 Recommended donation of soup with your own container - $5-15).   Join us for a special community watch party at the Alaska SeaLife Center as we livestream Cruisin’ Deep Time with Ray Troll & Kirk Johnson: The Travels of a Scientist and an Artist in search of Paleo America from Anchorage's Alaska Center for the Performing Arts – part of the University of Alaska Anchorage’s CAS Community Lecture Series. The stream will take place in the Bear Mountain Conference Room and will be displayed on a large screen for group viewing.  *Seating is limited for the Livestream portion of this event. Click here to register and secure your spot.    

John first came to Alaska with the U.S. Coast Guard in 1985 and learned to operate a variety of vessels while servicing aids to navigation along the Gulf of Alaska coast.  After leaving the Coast Guard he earned a Bachelor of Science degree at the University of Alaska Southeast, then a Master of Science degree through the University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) while studying seabird ecology in Prince William Sound.  John has been working as a Research Associate at the Alaska SeaLife Center (ASLC) since the summer of 2000.  His research focus is on the behavior and population dynamics of Steller sea lions and nesting seabirds, primarily through the use of remote video monitoring techniques.  He earned a Ph.D. degree from UAF with a dissertation study related to his sea lion research at ASLC.  John also continues to work as a part-time captain and naturalist for the tourist industry based in Seward, Alaska.  Behavior and population dynamics of Alaskan pinnipeds and seabirds Google Scholar

Alaska Species Explorer

Mission Statement The Alaska SeaLife Center generates and shares scientific knowledge to promote understanding and stewardship of Alaska's marine ecosystems.  About The Alaska SeaLife Center is the only facility in Alaska that combines a public aquarium with marine research, education, and wildlife response.  While primarily dedicated to marine research and education, the nonprofit Center is the only permanent marine mammal rescue and rehabilitation facility in the state.  The Alaska SeaLife Center lies at "Mile 0" of the scenic Seward Highway on the shores of Resurrection Bay. Visitors have close encounters with puffins, octopus, harbor seals, sea lions, and other Alaska marine life while learning about the work our researchers conduct both in the field and in our laboratories.

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The Alaska SeaLife Center is closed March 16-31.

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Porthole Cafe  Welcome to The Porthole Cafe, your go-to cafe spot inside the Alaska SeaLife Center! Enjoy craft coffee, espresso, refreshing Lotus Energy and boba drinks along with a selection of grab-and-go food, bagels, baked goods, and delicious sandwiches. Whether you're fueling up before your adventure or winding down afterward, we’ve you covered.  Learn more on the Porthole Cafe website.  The Porthole Cafe is open year-round with limited hours.  General admission is not required to visit the Porthole Cafe.    Discovery Gift Shop Take a part of the Alaska SeaLife Center with you! We have all of your favorite SeaLife plush animals, logo t-shirts, sweatshirts, mugs, green-conscious goodies, and gifts handmade by Alaskan artists. Discovery Gift Shop is open year-round. General admission is not required for entry to Discovery Gift Shop.   Phone: (907) 224-6300 ext. 6204 Toll Free: (800) 224-2525 ext. 6204 Email: linda.summerst@eventnetwork.com 

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Overview The ASLC  Wildlife Response program responds to live and dead marine wildlife that has been abandoned, stranded, or injured throughout Alaska. The ASLC is the only institution authorized to rehabilitate live stranded marine mammals in the state. We operate under permits and agreements issued by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and US Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS). ASLC plays a critical role in responding to oil spills or other unusual events. In addition to covering the live animal response and care during the ‘busy’ season, May to September, ASLC remains in a ready state year round to provide basic animal care for oil-affected animals and deploy a mobile treatment and rehabilitation enclosure. The ASLC Wildlife Response Program is an important part of the Center's commitment to generate and share scientific knowledge to promote understanding and stewardship of Alaska’s marine ecosystem. The main goal of this program is to learn from live and dead stranded animals to better understand wild populations and maintain capacity to respond to natural or manmade disasters. We accomplish this by: Screening for conditions of concern Determining the health of individual animals Providing humane animal care Training staff and partners for response When possible, returning healthy animals to the wild

How You Can Help Donate Our Wildlife Response program is mostly funded through private donations. Please consider making an online donation today to support this critical program. Wishlist The patients and their caregivers in the Wildlife Response Program can also be supported by purchasing an item on our Amazon Wishlist. Items in need range from formula for orphaned animals to footwear for the caregivers.  Volunteer Volunteers are key to the success of our Wildlife Response team. The Alaska SeaLife Center has volunteer opportunities to fit a variety of schedules.  

Watch our video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6PzP1KP9nWQ Thank you to all guests and members, past, present, and future, for helping to ensure the Center's mission work continues.

Corporate Giving Education Tax Credit The Alaska Education Tax Credit Program provides a tax credit to businesses to make contributions to Alaskan facility that qualifies as a coastal ecosystem learning center under the Coastal American Partnership.  Corporate Donors and Sponsors The Alaska SeaLife Center welcomes corporate donors and sponsors. They are many different ways for organizations to support the Center, whether through donations for general support, support for specific programs, or as a sponsor for an event. If you are interested in becoming a donor or sponsor please contact Laura Swihart at lauras@alaskasealife.org or (907) 224-6337.      

Announcing the Alaska SeaLife Center Soirée, a new event replacing our largest fundraiser of the year, the Alaska Marine Gala. This fun event will be a two-hour cocktail reception with heavy appetizers. Guests will mingle with other mission supporters while participating in a live auction, raffle, games, and more. Sponsors get the first chance at limited tickets. 

Education programs at the Alaska SeaLife Center foster ocean literacy and stewardship by connecting people of all ages to Alaska's marine ecosystems in meaningful ways. We invite you to gain a deeper understanding of marine science through the process of discovery!  If you’d like to learn more about the animals in our aquarium or go on a virtual field trip with researchers, visit the Discovery Zone! For teachers and scout groups, our programs are offered year-round. Whether your group is interested in spending the night with our sea lions or connecting to the aquarium from afar, we have something for everyone! To learn more about our education programs, as well as our annual teacher workshops, please visit the Teacher’s Room.  

Teachers Room Watch your students gain a deeper understanding of science through discovery at the Alaska SeaLife Center! There are many ways to engage with our exhibits and our marine science expertise: Our programs are offered year-round. Visit the aquarium and participate in Day Programs or our popular overnight Nocturne Sleepovers. For schools in the Anchorage, Mat-Su, and Kenai Peninsula areas, we can bring our Outreach Programs directly to your school. If your class has access to high speed internet connections, our Distance Learning programs are a great way to visit the SeaLife Center without leaving your classroom! Information & Registration For registration, cost information and program details, click on the links above or expand the Education sidebar menu to learn more about our programs. Preparing for your visit  Click here for more information to help you prepare for your group’s visit to the Center. Questions or suggestions?  Contact the Alaska SeaLife Center Education Specialists at education@alaskasealife.org.

  A New Way to Share ASLC Stories!   The ASLC 60 North Science Blog has expanded to include even more stories highlighting the important work that happens at the ASLC!  See the new look of the blog and join our staff as they share stories fo research, education, wildlife response, and animal care. All the amazing archived science stories are still active on the blog, but the link has changed to https://stories.alaskasealife.org/                

This five-day virtual auction will offer participants the chance to bid on Alaskan excursions and ocean-themed items including clothing, jewelry, and one-of-a-kind artwork. During the week catch a special presentation featuring the stars of the Center...the animals.    The Auction is now open! Bidy now >>> https://one.bidpal.net/aslcauction2023/welcome

Check out our YouTube Channel! Join our educators as they teach programs at 2 pm AKDT all about marine life. With special guests appearances this is a classroom session your students won't want to miss. Be sure to bring your questions for these interactive sessions.  

Each week, this FREE event will offer a variety of age-appropriate, hands-on activities for you and your preschooler(s) to learn and have fun together. Join us for crafts, exploration, story time and more! Join our Small Fry Facebook Group. Click HERE for more information. Every Monday at 11:00 am. Now through April 22, 2024