SEA Discovery Center

06/05/2026

🌙🐚 We spotted the moon snail at SEA Discovery Center!
The moon snail has a moon-like shell and lives mostly under the sand. You might spot its eggs as a sandy ring on the beach 👀�Fun fact: moon snails drill perfect little holes into clam shells to reach their meal! 😲
Next time you visit the beach, or SEA, keep an eye out… you never know what’s hiding just beneath the surface!

SEA is open Friday and Saturday, 11am-4pm and Sunday Noon-3pm. Admission by donation.

06/04/2026

Still have some tickets left for tonight’s FREE showing of “Remarkably Bright Creatures”! RSVP and join us at Poulsbo Regal cinema!

05/31/2026

SEA Discovery Center is now open SUNDAYS! Stop by and say hello 👋 Noon-3:00pm.

05/29/2026

Seal pup season is here in Port of Poulsbo Marina! 🦭

Each spring and summer, harbor seal mothers return to familiar rookery sites to give birth and nurse their pups — and Liberty Bay is one of those important places. Because SEA Discovery Center is located right along this rookery area, we often see some of the youngest and most vulnerable harbor seal pups of the season.

That means we all need to be extra cautious.

Harbor seal pups are born in the Pacific Northwest from May through August. It is normal to see a pup resting alone onshore, on docks, or near the marina. A pup that appears to be alone has not necessarily been abandoned. Mothers may wait to return to pups until the area is quiet and free of people, dogs, and boat activity.

Harbor seals — and all marine mammals — are protected under the Marine Mammal Protection Act.

Feeding, touching, harassing, moving, or picking up a seal pup can harm the animal and may result in fines or other penalties.

Please help us protect the pups born here by following these guidelines:
👐 Give seals space. Stay at least 100 yards away whenever possible, and never approach a pup for a closer look or photo.
🐕 Keep dogs leashed and far away. Even a curious dog can seriously stress or injure a pup.
🚫 Do not touch, feed, move, or pour water on a seal pup. They are wild animals and need to be left alone.
📞 Report injured, dead, or entangled marine mammals to the West Coast Marine Mammal Stranding Network at 1-866-767-6114.
🚨 If you see someone harassing a seal, call 1-800-853-1964.
💙 Trust your local Stranding Network partners. Their response decisions are based on what gives the animal the best chance of survival.

We are so lucky to share Liberty Bay with these incredible animals. By giving harbor seal moms and pups the quiet, space, and patience they need, we can help the youngest pups born here thrive in the wild.

Please share this post and help us spread the word during seal pup season.

Look from a distance, keep dogs away, and let wild pups stay wild. 🦭💙

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05/29/2026

This weekend on the PHS lawn (19020 Front Street, Poulsbo), get ready for an amazing two days of kids' events and activities! Check out our lineup below and we hope to "SEA YOU THERE"!

These events are part of our Liberty Bay Festival! For the complete schedule of events, please visit poulsbohistory.org!

Please note: these events are FREE (donations are always appreciated), and all ages are welcome!

Saturday, May 30th
10:00am- 5:00pm Nautical Beach Party on the Lawn!
Join us on the lawn for a nautical beach party! We’re bringing the beach vibes ashore with fun decorations, ocean-inspired treats and drinks (by donation), beachy lawn games and photo backdrops, sea-inspired crafts, and plenty of music! All ages welcome!

10:00am-5:00pm Salty Scavenger Hunt in the museums!
Can you point out a Poulsbo Boat in the wild? Do you know the difference between a schooner and a ferry? Come check out our Salty Scavenger Hunt and have fun meandering your way around our exhibits, learning as you go! Sound the foghorn and test your maritime knowledge while looking for clues that will help you answer the questions! Complete the hunt and win a fun prize!

Sunday, May 31st
10:00am-1:00pm Coffee and Cephalopods!
Bring the whole family to Coffee and Cephalopods, where the ocean feels just a little more magical! We will have coffee brewing for the parents, while the younger ones cozy up for a special book reading with our volunteers! Let imaginations drift under the sea with crayons and octopus coloring sheets, nibble on fun cephalopod-inspired treats, play games, and discover the delightfully curious world of octopuses, squid, and their many marvelous relatives.

10:00am-5:00pm Salty Scavenger Hunt at the Maritime Museum!
Can you point out a Poulsbo Boat in the wild? Do you know the difference between a schooner and a ferry? Come check out our Salty Scavenger Hunt and have fun meandering your way around our exhibits, learning as you go! Sound the foghorn and test your maritime knowledge while looking for clues that will help you answer the questions! Complete the hunt and win a fun prize!

1:00-5:00pm Under the Sea Dance Party!
Get ready to shake your fins and tentacles at our underwater themed party for the whole family! We will have snacks (available by donation), plenty of music, lawn games and activities for kids, and art stations set up! Come dressed up as your favorite salty character- costumes are highly encouraged! This event is FREE, and all ages are welcome!

05/22/2026

🐙 'LAST CALL!!'
Only a few tickets left! Don’t miss this special big-screen showing of Remarkably Bright Creatures in support of the SEA Discovery Center.
🎟️ Reserve your spot now: https://sea.wwu.edu/events-programs
Don't forget you can always meet "Klahanie" a real octopus at SEA!
🕒 SEA Discovery Center hours:
Fridays & Saturdays, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM [sea.wwu.edu]
Sundays, Noon-3:00PM

05/22/2026

Please Be Whale Wise this weekend if you are on the water.

If you're planning to spend time on the water this Memorial Day weekend, you can help keep orcas in the game by keeping an eye out and staying 1,000 yards away from endangered Southern Resident killer whales.

Summer is the busiest time of the year in Puget Sound and the Salish Sea, and giving these orcas the space they need to feed, hunt, and nurture their young is critical to their continued survival. The 1,000-yard distance requirement went into effect in Washington last year, and Canada recently announced new vessel management measures to align with Washington's laws, requiring boaters to stay 1,000 meters away from SRKW north of the border as well. Visit Be Whale Wise for more information about the regulations for the U.S. and Canada.

With the World Cup arriving in Seattle and Vancouver later this summer, it's especially important to set the example for new or visiting boaters. Learn more in our news release: https://wdfw.wa.gov/newsroom/news-release/keep-orcas-game-boaters-must-stay-1000-yards-endangered-southern-resident-killer-whales

Find more information, resources, and answers to frequently asked questions about the law, at https://wdfw.wa.gov/orca

05/15/2026

Now accepting applications for our Teen Internship Program!
Participants will gain hands-on experience in aquarium operations while learning about the ecosystems of the Salish Sea. Support animal care through feeding, tank cleaning, and daily husbandry tasks.
✅ Email [email protected] to get started.

05/14/2026

Enjoy a break from your news feed to experience the calm our newest habitat brings - our freshwater stream system will soon be filled with fish and frogs! Thank you to Poulsbo Rotary Club for your support of this exhibit.
Visit SEA Discovery Center Friday and Saturdays from 11-4 and Sundays 12-3. Admission by donation.

05/08/2026

🎬 Remarkably Bright Creatures Movie Night with SEA! 🐙✨
You loved the book—maybe you even met the author, Shelby Van Pelt. Now let’s experience the story on the big screen together!

Join SEA Discovery Center for a special friend/fundraiser movie night featuring "Remarkably Bright Creatures."

🎟️ Tickets are FREE (reservations required) https://sea.wwu.edu/events-programs
💙 Donations encouraged to support SEA Discovery Center’s work
🐙 Remarkably Bright Creatures
📅 Thursday, June 4
🕕 Doors open at 6:00 PM
📍 Poulsbo Regal Theatre
👉 RSVP https://sea.wwu.edu/events-programs
We can’t wait to see you there!