outreach & education

MARCH 8TH, 2023

Mollusks That We Love

The Port Townsend Marine Science Center's Aquarium is home to pinto abalone and giant Pacific octopus. Both of these mollusk species are important to PTMSC's mission of

marine conservation, but in very different ways. What do these species and projects have in common? What sets them apart?

Presenter: PTMSC's Aquarium Curator, Ali Redman,

MARCH 1ST, 2023

Learn about Bioluminescence with Friends of Fort Flagler 

Have you seen the waves hit the shore and glisten? Ever wonder what it is and what causes it?

Where should you go to see it? Join Sam Kaviar from Olympic Kayak Tours to learn about this

amazing phenomenon.

Presenter: Sam Kaviar

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Cougars in Jefferson County

Presenters: Sara Penhallegon, Founder and Executi of Center Valley Rescue in Quilcene

Jefferson County is home to these beautiful, misunderstood and feared creatures. In 2020 a cougar showed up the Center Valley Animal Rescue. Join us to learn more about cougar behavior, what to avoid, what do to if you see one and how we call all help keep them and us safe. We’ll also have the pleasure of hearing Sara Penhallegon tell us about the visiting cougar.

JANUARY 25th, 2023

Northern Elephant Seals in the Pacific Northwest

Presenters: Casey Mclean and Michelle Rivard

Update:The Acrobats of Puget Sound!  

learn more about Northern elephant seal natural history and distribution. We will also discuss common causes of stranding in Northern elephant seals, field assessments and our recent hospital cases.

JANUARY 27th, 2022

Update: The Acrobats of Puget Sound!  

Dr. Greg Frankfurter

Update:The Acrobats of Puget Sound!  Ever wonder what type of marine mammals can climb to the top of a jetty or buoy?  Or wonder what just porpoise out of the water with such grace? Join Dr. Greg Frankfurter to learn about these acrobatic and curious neighbors, we call sea lions. Dr. Frankfurter will discuss their lifecycle, successes, challenges and where to find them.

FEBRUARY 17th, 2021 

The Acrobats of Puget Sound!  

Dr. Greg Frankfurter

Greg Frankfurter 's presentation is about these acrobatic and curious neighbors, we call sea lions. Dr. Frankfurter discusses their lifecycle, successes, challenges and where to find them in the Puget Sound.

Dr. Greg Frankfurter is the veterinarian at SR3 (Sealife Response+Rehab+Research) and he has made it his career to work in wildlife rehabilitation.