While it’s been several weeks since the Boothbay Sea and Science Center’s nine-week summer program came to a close, the sight of the BSSC fleet of sailboats and rowboats cruising through the bay and kids exploring tidepools and enthusiastically exclaiming “I found a crab” delighting neighbors and visitors alike is […]
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Guest speakers, field trips add depth to the BSSC experience
One of the many great things about the Boothbay Sea and Science Center is the opportunity to learn from guest speakers and explore our community. This summer BSSC students were excited to visit places like Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences, Washburn & Doughty, Nathaniel S. Wilson Sailmaker Sail Loft, and […]
Look for us at community events all around Maine
As the waterfront and boats are readied for winter, BSSC continues its outreach in the community and beyond sharing their resources and passion at: the Boothbay Region Elementary School “Set for Success” event where families picked up BSSC program information and coloring books; the Pemaquid Oyster Festival and Boothbay Railway […]
Seaweed farming program expands to 15 schools
Our 2023/2024 Exploring the Science of Seaweed Farming program is in 15 schools (11 in 2022/2023) in 7 Maine Counties (Lincoln, Androscoggin, Cumberland, York, Kennebec, Piscataquis, Hancock). This experiential program is a school-based effort exploring the conditions under which macro-algae grows and directed toward a better understanding of an industry […]
Boothbay Sea and Science Center to take part in Roux Institute’s program for Mission-Aligned Entrepreneurship for Environmental Non-Profits
The Boothbay Sea and Science Center (BSSC) has been accepted into the Roux Institute’s program for Mission-Aligned Entrepreneurship for Environmental Non-Profits. The new program is designed to assist Maine non-profit organizations that are in the early stage of developing a new income stream to supplement other sources of support. “It […]
Open House, Sept. 28
BSSC students learn from the experts
By Emma Dullaert One of the many great things about the Boothbay Sea and Science Center (BSSC) is the opportunity to learn from guest speakers and explore our community. This summer BSSC students were excited to visit places like Bigelow Laboratories for Ocean Sciences, Washburn & Doughty, Nathaniel S. Wilson […]
End of summer at the Boothbay Sea and Science Center, Part 1
By Emma Dullaert While it’s been three weeks since the Boothbay Sea and Science Center (BSSC) summer program came to a close, something still seems to be missing on Linekin Bay. For nine weeks, the sight of the BSSC fleet of sailboats and rowboats cruising through the bay and kids […]
Our new docks are in!
Our new docks from Custom Float Services in Portland were delivered and installed on Monday, June 5. Although it was cold and grey, the rain held off making the process a little easier. The docks were delivered via flatbed truck from Portland, then transferred to the water by crane. After […]
2023 Science & Sailing Instructors Arrive
BSSC provides a safe, fun, friendly, and dynamic hands-on learning experience that fosters curiosity, respect, teamwork, self-confidence, responsible stewardship of the land and sea, and good sportsmanship. Our dynamic group of qualified instructors are led by Robert (RC) Chance, Principal Waterfront Instructor and Matthew (Matt) Duddy, principal Marine Science Instructor: […]










