Sound Waters, the one-day university for learning about everything relating to our Salish Sea environment, returns to South Whidbey High School on Saturday, Feb. 4.

The annual event, presented by the WSU Island County Beach Watchers, features more than 60 sessions and is now in its 17th year.

Registration opens in early January. For more information and to join the mailing list, go to www.beachwatchers.net/soundwaters.