Join us for the 28th Annual Sitka WhaleFest

Shifting Boundaries New Horizons
This year we follow how life is on the move in a dynamic ocean. Together we will learn how animals are redrawing the maps of their historical ranges, and how these distribution shifts are reshaping our ties to the land and water.

Science Symposium Speakers
The heart of Sitka WhaleFest is the three-day symposium, where world-renowned scientists share their current research. These presentations are unique because the speakers are chosen for their ability to communicate their work and engage a broad sweeping audience. This innovative science event gives future scientists and anyone interested in our oceans opportunities to meet and interact with a passionate and diverse group of speakers. Each afternoon, symposium participants and guest speakers will explore a daily theme connected to the overall theme of the symposium.

Elizabeth Siddon

Marie Zahn

Deana Crouser

Lori Quakenbush

Dr. Peter Westley

Lauren Wild

Donna Hauser

Roberta Tuurraq Glenn-Borade

Schedule:

October 31, 2024

9:00 am - 11:00 am: Snorkel & Sauna

5:30 pm - 6:30 pm: Student Art Show

7:00 pm - 8:00 pm: Film Fest

November 1, 2024

9:00 am - 11:00 am: Scientific Illustration Class

10:00 am - 4:30 pm: Market & Café

12:00 pm: Tongass to Table

12:45 pm - 1:00 pm: Welcome & Opening Remarks

1:00 pm - 1:45 pm: Symposium speaker

2:00 pm - 2:45 pm: Symposium speaker

3:00 pm - 3:45 pm: Symposium speaker

7:30 pm - 9:00 pm: Maritime Grind

November 2, 2024

8:45 am - 11:30 am: Marine Wildlife Cruises

9:00 am - 10:00 am: WhaleFest Run -  5K, 10K Run, & 2 Mile Walk

10:00 am - 4:30 pm: Market & Café

1:00 pm - 1:45 pm: Symposium speaker

2:00 pm - 2:45 pm: Symposium speaker

3:00 pm - 3:45 pm: Symposium speaker

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm: Marine Trivia Night & Mingle

November 3, 2024

8:30 am - 11:30 am: Marine Mammal Necropsy

8:45 am - 11:30 am: Marine Wildlife Cruises

11:00 am - 3:00 pm: Market & Café

1:00 pm - 1:45 pm: Symposium speaker

2:00 pm - 2:45 pm: Symposium speaker

3:00 pm - 3:45 pm: Symposium speaker

Date: November 1 - 3, 2024

Location:

Sitka Sound Science Center - 834 Lincoln Street Sitka, AK 99835

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