Seadoc Society

The mission of the SeaDoc Society is to ensure the health of marine wildlife and their ecosystems through science and education. They are located on Orcas Island in the Salish Sea. Founded in 2000, the SeaDoc Society conducts and sponsors vital scientific research in the inland waters of the Pacific Northwest, also known as the Salish Sea. This rich and vibrant ecosystem is home to 37 species of mammals, 172 species of birds, 253 species of fish, and more than 3,000 species of invertebrates.