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Garden of the Salish Sea Curriculum

The Salish Sea is the unified bi-national ecosystem that includes Washington State’s Puget Sound, the Strait of Juan de Fuca and the San Juan Islands as well as British Columbia’s Gulf Islands and the Strait of Georgia.

We have unique opportunities to educate students and our communities about the value of protecting shellfish, marine resources and water quality. Students are asked to take the Salish Sea Steward's Pledge to practice (and engage their families in practicing) watershed healthy habits.  Students are empowered to " make a difference" by taking action(s) that have a positive impact on their environment and their communities. 

Shellfish fit into the context of environmental science, biology, paleontology, archaeology, geography, gardening and nutrition. Students are engaged and inspired by interacting with shellfish through hands-on activities, experiments, artwork and field experience. Sharing with others relates the global nature of shellfish and our connectedness to ocean life around the world. We are fortunate to have Puget Sound and the Salish Sea as our home and laboratory.

Map of the Salish Sea & Surrounding Basin, Stefan Freelan, WWU, 2009. 

The curriculum includes:
  • Tie-in to state science standards
  • Coastal Communities International Blog
  • Field trip lessons
  • Teacher's online evaluation form
  • Take the Salish Sea Pledge! Help keep our waters clean and shellfish safe to eat.
  • Student's activity bulletin board
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For more on Shellfish, see Ocean Acidification page.

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