How are young fish adapting to Oregon’s changing ocean, and what does this mean for local fisheries? Oregon State University scientists are diving into that question, and you can too at a free community presentation on Friday, November 21. The presentation is hosted by Oregon State University, in partnership with the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife Marine Reserves Program, and the Oregon Coast Aquarium.

OSU researchers Dr. Kirsten Grorud-Colvert and Cameron Royer will share findings from the long-term SMURF(standardized unit for recruitment of fishes) study and discuss how their work in the Redfish Rocks Marine Reserve helps us understand and protect the future of Oregon’s coastal ecosystems. Collaborators from ODFW’s Marine Reserves team will also share insights about how this important work connects to broader marine conservation and stewardship goals.

Join us for this fascinating look “beneath the waves” and learn how the smallest fish can tell us big things about our ocean’s health. Refreshments will be provided.