BELLINGHAM, Wash. — The Port of Bellingham has announced the reopening of the Marine Life Center.

The center will reopen for visits by appointment starting March 1st.

Appointments will be limited to five people from the same household and are available Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays.

Staff will take coronavirus precautions, requiring that masks be worn at all times and cleaning the center between visitors.

Select windows will also be open to promote airflow.

Appointments are available between 10 am and 2pm on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays and may be made by emailing marinelifecenter@portofbellingham.com.

More information is available by calling (360) 671-2431.

Please note that appointments are not official until confirmed by Marine Life Center staff via email.

School groups hoping to schedule multiple visits with groups of five should email the center to confirm details.