Description

Interested in an entire quarter of hands-on interdisciplinary learning?

Want to spend 10 weeks on San Juan Island immersing yourself in topics surrounding the Salish Sea?

Yearning to grow your professional network?

This year, Friday Harbor Labs is hosting an interdisciplinary suite of courses revolving around the natural history, ecology, and indigenous history of the Salish Sea. Students eager to expand their knowledge of the Salish Sea, marine science, and indigenous history in this area of the world are encouraged to learn more and apply to spend Spring quarter 2026 at Friday Harbor Labs! 

 
See Course Descriptions for more details on courses offered
 

Apply for Spring 2026 at Friday Harbor Labs - applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis

Zoology Botany (ZooBot) Program (16-17 credits): 

FHL/BIOL 430: Marine Zoology (5 credits)
FHL 440/BIOL 445: Marine Botany (5 credits)
FHL 470: Research in Marine Biology (6 credits)
(optional) FHL 490: Marine Sciences Seminar (1 credit)
 

Spring Marine Studies (SMS) Program (15-16 credits):

FHL 375: Marine Mammals of the Salish Sea (5 credits)
FHL 403: Novel Marine Ecosystems (5 credits)
FHL 420: Marine Ecology of the Salish Sea (5 credits)
FHL 480: Professional Portfolio in Marine Science (5 credits)
HSTAA/AIS 311: Indigenous History and Environment of the Salish Sea (5 credits)
(optional) FHL 490: Marine Sciences Seminar (1 credit)
 

Contact Maia Kreis fhlstudents@uw.edu with questions!

Requirements

See Course Description for each course/program for suggested prerequisites.