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Discover outdoor classrooms Explore diverse ecosystems Be a steward and build community Support environmental education In the heart of Kachemak Bay Our Headquartersis situatedon the shores of Kachemak Bay a coastal estuary teeming with wildlife. With more than 320 miles of shoreline this coastal inlet contains every marine ecosystem in the Gulf of Alaska. The remarkable diversity of intact ecosystems all within a relatively small area positions this inlet as a beacon of inspiration for coastal education and research. A 30foot tidal range provides critical habitat for intertidal species and more than 244 species of shorebirds have been identified in this region.