Salish Sea Expeditions inspires youth to connect with the marine environment through boat-based scientific inquiry and hands-on learning, instilling curiosity, confidence, and critical thinking. Salish Sea Expeditions is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization established in 1994 to provide an opportunity for students to design and conduct real scientific research on Puget Sound. These innovative, inquiry-based marine education programs are tailored for students from 5th through 12th grades. Since programs launched in 1997, the organization has served more than 15,000 students. Students submit work to the Journal of Student Research of Puget Sound featuring the results of research projects conducted aboard the S/V Carlyn.