OREGON COAST / WASHINGTON COAST MARINE SCIENCE NEWS, UPDATES, REFERENCE
Marine Biology

Oregon Wildlife Officials Say Someone Dumped Possibly Invasive Koi into Eugen...
ODFW staff responded to the Armitage Boat Landing Wed. Sciences

Cajoling Cracks 'n Crevices of One Out-of-the-Way Oregon Coast Beach Near New...
Holes slowly becoming caves and sandy intrigue. Travel tips, Waldport, Seal Rock

Some State Residents Qualify for 50 Percent Discount at Oregon Coast Aquarium
Those in specific programs can qualify at the Newport facility

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

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

A Sea of Lights at Newport's Oregon Coast Aquarium Throughout December
First three Friday and Saturday evenings in December 2024. Newport events

Ona Beach's Pristine, Graceful Yet Alien Curiosities: Near Central Oregon Coa...
Ona Beach State Park is part of Brian Booth State Park. Waldport, Newport, Yachats

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

N. Oregon Coast History Talk Digs Into 100-Year-Old Seaside Aquarium Building
November 21, the talk looks into the natatorium, the apartments, more. Seaside events

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

Florence's Exploding Whale Memorial Celebration Gets Early Start on Oregon Co...
November 10 at Homegrown Brewery and Siuslaw Museum. Florence events, south coast events

Newport Gets New Sea Jelly Tanks and Glowing Tanks at Oregon Coast Aquarium
Sea nettles, seahorses, lionfish, blue blubbers and glowing stuff

100-Year-Old Locomotive is Latest Find at Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad
Built in 1907, the Climax Type A is a rarity. Garibaldi, Rockaway Beach, Nehalem, Wheeler, Manzanita

Florence's Fall Fest Includes Kites, Circles in the Sand - and Oregon Coast's...
Nov 9 - 10 brings glowing kites to Driftwood Shores. Florence events

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

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

Changes at Oregon's Tillamook Coast: Rockaway Improvements, Nehalem Bay SP Cl...
Park closes for winter, Kiwanda parking back, fishing tips, accessibility guide. Pacific City, Oceanside, Manzanita, Rockaway Beach

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

Garibaldi Roadwork Continues as Oregon Coast Railroad Moves Depot Building
A whole historic building was lifted and moved. Wheeler, Rockaway Beach Tillamook

Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad Celebrates Oktoberfest, Halloween, More with Spe...
Ever wanted to attempt the Chicken Dance on a moving train? Garibaldi events, Tillamook events, Wheeler events, Manzanita events, Rockaway Beach events

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

Details and Twists of Seaside, Part I: Curious Oregon Coast History, Ruins to...
Garibaldi Seafood 'n Spirits and Seaside SandFest in September. Garibaldi events, Tillamook events, Rockaway Beach events, Pacific City events

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

Invasive Green Crab Found at Washington Coast's La Push
Concerns it could displace other native species

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

Oregon Coast Railroad Adds New Midnight Run Date, Steam Engine Returns
Sept 14 Midnight Excursion added; Fall runs coming; McCloud 25 back. Rockaway Beach events, Wheeler events, Garibaldi events, Cannon Beach events

Seaside Aquarium Building Turns 100 This Week - Century of Oregon Coast Histo...
August 9, 1924 the natatorium went up, later becoming the aquarium

Quirky Oregon Coast History Tidbits: Jetty from a Shipwreck, Wacky Animals
Kooky tales from Waldport, Bandon, Seaside, Depoe Bay - including true crime, whales, seals

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