“Promote lifelong learning and appreciation for the marine environment and underwater technology by enhancing science education with hands on learning and conservation.”
In the 1980s, local teacher Clayton Ham brought the then-Seattle-based Marine Science Society to Poulsbo; it was housed at Liberty Bay Marina. In 1990, it moved to its present location in the new building built with a City Bond Issue. However, in 2005, after 15 yrs. of successful operation, a lack of a firm financial footing forced the Center’s closure.
Who Are We Today?
The new Center is supported by the newly formed Marine Science Center Foundation, a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Bill Austin, Bruce Harlow, and a dedicated team of new supporters, almost all volunteers, created today’s Center. Our main focus will be on educating children through various programs, and reaching into our regional schools. Visitors of all ages will learn more about the waters that surround us. We’re slowly finishing the exhibits and collecting animals, and looking for necessary funding.
