The Marine Science and Technology Center is dedicated to expanding knowledge about the Puget Sound and serves as a regional teaching institute and public learning center. Located 4 miles south of Highline College at Redondo Beach, the MaST Center lies halfway between Seattle and Tacoma with easy access to a huge diversity of nearby habitats. The 2,500 square-foot facility offers public space, classrooms, laboratories, offices, research areas with state-of-the-art equipment. MaST is also home to a 3,000 gallon aquarium displaying 250 native saltwater marine species.