Oregon Coast Science, Nature, Science of Pacific Ocean

Winter Solstice and What It Means for Your Oregon / Washington Coast Sunset S...
Sunset colors are more intense: science behind solstice

Oregon Coast Winter Whale Watch Week May Give Glimpses of More Than Grays
Dec. 27 - 31, and you may see orcas too. Marine sciences

Unusually Large Number of Female Dungeness on Washington Coast Beaches, Offic...
It's 'rare,' they say: be careful digging clams. Marine sciences, Long Beach, Westport

Oregon Coast Commercial Crabbing Fishery in Ocean and Bays Opens in Dec
However, only from part of the north coast to the California border. Marine sciences

Tubular Oddity Back on Oregon Coast: Here's What They Are
Pyrosomes have returned, sometimes called sea pickles - and yes, the glow. Marine sciences

Quake Off California: Tsunami Warning Causes Evacuations, 'Chaos' on South Or...
Geology, sciences, south coast

Recreational Crabbing Now Back Open Along All of Oregon Coast
All commercial crabbing is still delayed, however. Marine science

Exploring Gearhart History As You Explore N. Oregon Coast Beaches
Gearhart was founded in 1918 and is still pristine, nature-oriented

Jupiter, Planets Put on Show in December - Geminids Now Above Oregon, Washing...
Jupiter at its brightest, Geminids peak Dec 13 - 14. Sciences, surf, astronomy

Rare 'Black Moon' Coming: Its Effect on Oregon / Washington Coast Tides
Last time it happened was 2019. Astronomy, sciences

Commercial Ocean and Bay Crabbing Delayed Along Oregon Coast
Commercial bay crabbing closes as well. Marine sciences

Now Is Season of Stranded Sea Turtles on Oregon Coast: First Rescue Dies With...
Experts say now you should keep an eye out for them. Marine sciences

All Dungeness Crabbing Closed on Part of South Oregon Coast
Dungeness and red rock crab are closed from Cape Blanco to Brookings. Marine sciences

Confirmed: Waterspout Touches Down on N. Oregon Coast Becomes Tornado in Rock...
One injury, some damage: category EF 0. May happen again Wed. Weather, sciences

Small Shark Encounter on N. Oregon Coast Will Mean Discoveries for Students
Four feet long, it will be a remarkable gift to local sciences

Ghost Forest of Hug Point, Near Cannon Beach: 4,000-Year-Old Oregon Coast Rarity
Found at Arch Cape and Hug Point. What actually is their origin. Geology, sciences

Sizable Magnitude 6.0 Quake Off Oregon Coast, Aftershocks Possible
No tsunami but among strongest in years. Sciences

Above Washington / Oregon Coast: Astronomy of Halloween, Planets, Meteors
Taurid meteor showers could create major fireballs. Weather sciences

Two-Thirds Oregon Coast Closed to Razor Clamming Due to Biotoxin
Everything from Cascade Head to Brookings is closed. Sciences

Oregon Officials: Collisions With Elk, Deer Increase on Rural Roads, Coast Hi...
Each year, ODOT crews remove around 6,000 deer carcasses. Sciences

Sizable 5.0 Quake Off South Oregon Coast Could Bring Aftershocks
Small chance of aftershocks; quake this big would've caused damage on land. Sciences

Comet ATLAS Captured Above Oregon, Even Coast - Photos, Video
Surprise astronomy moments all over Oregon on Sunday. Weather

Catching Comet Tsuchinshan-Atlas in Oregon, Washington? Coast Could Be Best Bet
Will the weather allow it is another question. Sciences

UPDATES: Thursday's Aurora Borealis Over Washington, Oregon, Coast Latest - C...
Severe G4 Storm Watch for Thurs, Maybe Fri; also comet in west. Astronomy

Feds Seek Suspects in S. Oregon Coast Cliff Vandalism: Graffiti, Digging Laws...
Why it's illegal to dig or even carve on coastal cliffs. Sciences, Gold Beach

Seaside Aquarium: Debris Field of Nature Stuff on N. Oregon Coast is 3 Blocks...
As high as a foot. Called an ocean burp, how it works. Marine sciences

Good Chance of Aurora Borealis in Washington, Oregon and Coastline Skies Toni...
The strongest X flare in a long time expected to reach tonight. Astronomy, sciences

Chances of Aurora Borealis Through Sun for Washington, Oregon, the Coast
Northern lights possible but you'll need a camera to see. Astronomy, sciences

Netarts Sunset Bay Walk Shows Off Science and Photogenic Beauty of N. Oregon ...
October 15 you get to casually wander around the sands and learn. Oceanside events, Manzanita events

Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS Could be Visible This Week To Oregon-Washington, Coas...
Visible briefly until Oct 1, then possibly brighter after Oct 9. Astronomy, sciences

Oregon Shores, Surfrider Partner for Coastal Beaches Preservation Campaign
Oregon Beaches Forever campaign takes aim at riprap, ensuring beach access. Marine sciences

Drones Catch New Insights Into Oregon Coast Gray Whales: Headstands, Bubble B...
OSU researchers have captured some surprises. Marine sciences

N. Oregon Coast Reopens Razor Clamming Oct. 1 - Some Closures Still in Effect
Bay clam advisory around Waldport, other closures south coast. Marine sciences

Green Fireball Lights Up Portland, Washington, Eugene, Oregon Coast - Video
In slow motion; seen up and down the west coast. Find out what it's made of. Sciences, astronomy

Netarts Nature Walk Time Travels Through Oregon Coast Geology
September 29 between Cape Lookout and Cape Meares. Tillamook events, Oceanside events, Pacific City events

Sunday's Fall Equinox and the Bizarre to Sad Science of Sunset on Washington ...
Last sunset after 7 p.m. - sunset is a projection. Sciences

Earth Gets a New 'Mini-Moon' for About 59 Days: Washington, Oregon Coast Astr...
Asteroid 2024 PT5 won't even make a full orbit and can't be seen. Sciences

Aurora Sights This A.M. in Seattle, Portland: Decent Chance for Washington, O...
Strong G3 storm this morning, look out for more coming. Astronomy, sciences, weather

Larger-Than-Usual Jellies, Mola Mola End Up at North Oregon Coast's Hug Point
So why the bigger ones now? Marine sciences

Humpbacks Seen on N. Oregon Coast: Good Time to Check Columbia Near Astoria
It could be the beginning of a bunch of sightings. Marine sciences

Small Quake Rattles Off South Oregon Coast, 130 Miles from Bandon
Magnitude 4.2 shook about 130 miles west of Bandon. Sciences, geology

Now Visible Every Night Above Washington, Oregon, Coast: Solar Sails of New S...
Cutting-edge satellite named Advanced Composite Solar Sail System, it will show as square. Astronomy, weather

Bedrock Showing, New Fishing Holes Forming at Oregon Coast Beach, No One Sure...
Tiny 'bay-like' features, fishing holes, bedrock all near Newport. Sciences

South Oregon Coast's Charleston Facility Gets Unique Salp / 'Gummy Bear of th...
New at the Charleston Marine Life Center, also elegant octo vid. Marine sciences, Coos Bay

Freaky, Funky Mola Mola Sunfish Washes Up, Not Found Much on Oregon Coast Bea...
Mola mola came ashore about a half mile of the Sunset Beach approach. Marine sciences

Science Surprises Beneath a Few Oregon Coast Hotspots
Curiosities under Seaside, Cannon Beach, Gold Beach, Rockaway Beach. Marine sciences, history

Mussels, Razor Clams Reopen on Majority of Oregon Coast
Tillamook Head (Cannon Beach) down to Cape Blanco is again open. Marine sciences

Lion's Mane Jellyfish Washing Up Could Still Sting: Oregon Coast Visitors Sho...
Photos of the one in Lincoln City, reports from elsewhere. Marine sciences

Meteor Showers Begin Peak, Jupiter / Mars Conjunction for Oregon, Washington,...
Meteors peak now through early week; reddish Mars and bright Jupiter. Weather, astronomy

Outdoor Events at Oregon's Tillamook Coast Include Birding, Helping Cape Lookout
Explore Nature Series events on Aug 14, 18 and 25h. Oceanside events, Pacific City events

Small Trail on South Oregon Coast Near Florence Temporarily Closed Due to End...
SNF has temporarily closed the Waxmyrtle Beach Access. Marine sciences

Shellfish Poisons Close Down More of Oregon Coast to Mussels, Razor Clams
Both paralytic shellfish poison (PSP) and domoic acid. Cape Blanco, Port Orford, Gold Beach, marine sciences

4 Freaky Creature Facts from Oregon Coast: Sand Dollars to Almost Paranormal ...
Don't be surprised to be surprised. Marine sciences

Big Things in Pacific Northwest Skies: 3 Meteor Showers for Oregon, Washingto...
Three meteor showers now, lots of sightings before peaks. Sciences, astronomy

Oregon Wildlife Experts Warn of Dogs Getting Salmon Poisoning on Coast, Aroun...
A handful of dogs have become sick. Beach safety, sciences

Lost Treasures (?) Lurking Beneath Oregon Coast Sands
Shipwrecks to something like the hatch in LOST? Sciences, history, Coos Bay, Depoe Bay. Rockaway Beach

What Those Big Yellow Numbered Signs at Oregon Coast Beach Accesses Are For
They are literally a life saver. Sciences

Portable Planetarium in Bandon Put on by NASA Ambassadors of South Oregon Coast
Did you know there are NASA Solar System Ambassadors here?. Astrononmy, sciences

Bay Clamming Reopens on All Oregon Coast, Some Mussels - After Severe Biotoxi...
Rather harrowing chapter in Oregon's shellfish gathering history. Marine sciences