Billie J. Swalla

Director, UW Friday Harbor Laboratories

The UW-Friday Harbor Laboratories enthusiastically invites San Juan County residents and guests to join the Open House from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, May 20. The FHL Open House is a splendid opportunity to meet scientists staff and students and to explore our research and teaching facilities.

On self-guided tours, touch critters, catch plankton, use a microscope, view SCUBA diving demos at 11:30 a.m, 12:30 p.m, 1:30 p.m and 2:30 p.m. on the dock and get a chance to view a behind-the-scenes look at cutting-edge research facilities where scientists and students will showcase their research. Explore our 58’ research vessel and check out the remotely operated vehicle oceanographic tools and sonar systems while enjoying free popcorn. You can also purchase hot dogs and beverages in our dining hall and listen to local marimba bands.

Our research ranges in scale from molecular to global, from cellular to ecosystem level. Organisms range in complexity from the simplest sponges to complex mollusks, other invertebrates and fish.

This year, talks will be at 11:30 a.m. noon, 12:30 p.m and 1:30 p.m. in the lecture hall.

Friday Harbor Laboratories is a biological marine preserve so please leave your pets at home.

Hope to see you there!