As winter storms transition to spring rains, underwater visibility usually increases and research field season kicks into high gear. The ecological research team conducts multiple studies at Oregon’s 5 marine reserves and 8 comparison areas along the Oregon coast – and 2019 is already jam packed. Read More
Have an idea about how we can better communicate with north coast communities? Or an idea on a project you’d like to see happen a Cape Falcon? We’re currently developing a site management plan for the Cape Falcon Marine Reserve and want to hear from you. Read More
We caught and sampled over 2,000 fish during our hook-and-line surveys at Cape Perpetua and Cascade Head in 2018. Check out more highlights and photos from last year’s surveys in our 2018 FishOn! Newsletter. Read More
A few research and program highlights from 2018, including oceanography, human dimensions, reports and new ecological monitoring projects over the past year. Read More
We’re diving into 2018 highlights with a video. From oceanography to SCUBA surveys, and intertidal monitoring, to hook-and-line surveys, it’s been a busy year. Read More
Do you enjoy fieldwork, data analysis and working as part of a team? Would you like to work in a small town, with a vibrant science and fishing community, on the Oregon Coast? Then apply to join our team! Read More
The Scientific and Technical Advisory Committee (STAC) will be meeting in Newport on Friday, November 9, 2018 from 1 pm – 5 pm at the Lincoln County Extension Office, 1211 SE Bay Boulevard in Newport, Oregon. Read More
We are hosting 3 workshops on the North Coast to hear from locals and to gather ideas as we begin development of the management plan for Cape Falcon. Read More
Jim Burke is the Director of Animal Care at the Oregon Coast Aquarium and also oversees their scientific dive program. We sat down with Jim and asked him a few questions about his background and involvement in Oregon’s marine reserves research. Read More
From lingcod life histories and juvenile Dungeness crab genetics, to coralline algae signaling and sea star wasting disease – student research provides invaluable contributions to nearshore ocean and marine reserves science. Read More