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  • What is the Alaska SeaLife Center?
    • Located in Seward, Alaska, on the scenic shores of Resurrection Bay, the Alaska SeaLife Center is Alaska’s main public aquarium and the state’s only permanent rehabilitation facility for marine mammals.
  • When was the Alaska SeaLife Center founded?
    • The center opened in 1998 with funding largely from the 1989 Exxon Valdez Oil Spill restitution, aiming to promote conservation and educate visitors about Alaska’s marine ecosystems.
  • What is the mission of the Alaska SeaLife Center?
    • The center works to preserve the integrity of Alaska’s marine ecosystems through research, conservation, rehabilitation, and education.
  • What marine animals can visitors see at the center?
    • Visitors can watch a Steller’s sea lion swimming underwater, puffins diving into a carefully designed habitat, and harbor seals lounging on rocky beaches.
  • What interactive experiences are available?
    • The center features a discovery touch tank for hands-on exploration and the Chiswell Island exhibit, where visitors can observe the Steller’s sea lion rookery in Resurrection Bay through a live remote camera feed.
  • What types of tours does the center offer?
    • Visitors can enjoy self-guided tours, as well as special behind-the-scenes tours and animal encounters.

301 Railway Ave, Seward, AK 99664-3801, Phone: 907-224-6300 , Map

Alaska SeaLife Center
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