Ocean Events
Jan
19
Beachwalk and Marine Debris Training
January 19, 2019, Port Orford
The beach at Redfish Rocks Marine Reserve.\Photo courtesy of ODFW.
CoastWatch Volunteer Coordinator Fawn Custer will lead a beachwalk and marine debris survey on Saturday, Jan. 20, 3:30 p.m., at Rocky Point (CoastWatch Mile 46), on the border of the Redfish Rocks Marine Reserve. Head to...
Jan
25
Marine Debris Monitoring Survey
January 25, 2019, Florence
A monthly marine debris survey takes place at Muriel O. Ponsler State Scenic Viewpoint, between Florence and Yachats. To join the next survey (either to become part of the team, or simply to learn about the survey and decide whether it is for you)...
Jan
26
Blue Planet Film Screening
January 26, 2019, Charleston
Courtesy of the BBC
The South Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve will host a special screening of the critically acclaimed nature documentary "Blue Planet II: One Ocean," on January 26, from 1 p.m.- 2 p.m. at the South Slough Interpretive Center (four miles southeast of Charleston on...
Jan
26
Blue Planet II: The Deep Screening
January 26, 2019, Coos Bay
Courtesy of the BBC
Join the South Coast Reserve for a special screening of the most critically acclaimed nature documentary ever made, Blue Planet II: The Deep, on February 9, from 1 p.m.- 2 p.m. at the South Coast Interpretive Center (4 Miles South of Charleston on Seven Devils Rd, Coos...
Jan
26
Lecture on The Underwater World of the Cape Perpetua Marine Reserve
January 26, 2019, Yachats
Take a dip beneath the surface and explore the underwater world of Oregon’s five marine reserves. In 2012, Oregon completed the designation of five marine reserve sites. These areas were set aside for conservation and scientific research. The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW)...
Feb
13
Common Murre Lecture
February 13, 2019, Cannon Beach
Join the Friends of Haystack Rock as they host the Library Lecture Series held on the second Wednesday of each month, November to May at 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. in the Cannon Beach Library (131 N Hemlock St, Cannon Beach). These events are free and open...
Feb
16
Marine Debris Presentation
February 16, 2019, Bandon
Dorothy Horn.
CoastWatch is collaborating with Bandon’s Shoreline Education for Awareness (SEA) on a series of talks this winter and spring providing background information helpful to both CoastWatch mile adopters and shoreline interpreters. Of special interest to CoastWatchers is the...
Feb
23
Lecture on Oregon's Rocky Shores Strategy
February 23, 2019, Yachats
Oregon’s rocky shore habitats are some of the most recognizable and dynamic ecosystems along the coast, and managing these special areas can be challenging. Oregon’s Territorial Sea Plan is the state’s framework for managing coastal resources and the section on rocky shore management is...
Mar
9
Nehalem Estuary Cleanup
March 9, 2019
The 2019 Nehalem Estuary Cleanup will be taking place on Saturday, March 9. Spend a day making a lasting difference in the beautiful Nehalem Bay Estuary and community. Click here to get the latest details about this event.
This event is open to all ages and co-hosted by the Lower Nehalem...
Mar
13
Black Oystercatcher Lecture
March 13, 2019, Cannon Beach
Black Oystercatcher. | Photo by Tim Melling
The Friends of Haystack Rock as host the Library Lecture Series held on the second Wednesday of each month, November to May, 7-8:30 p.m. in the Cannon Beach Library (131 N Hemlock St, Cannon Beach). These events are free and open to the public....
Mar
22
Marine Debris Monitoring Survey
March 22, 2019, Florence
A monthly marine debris survey takes place at Muriel O. Ponsler State Scenic Viewpoint, between Florence and Yachats. To join the next survey (either to become part of the team, or simply to learn about the survey and decide whether it is for...
Apr
4
Science Talk '19
April 4, 2019 - April 5, 2019, Portland
Have you ever struggled to explain why your science matters to a non-scientist? Have you ever been frustrated at the way science is covered in the media and used in policy? Have you wondered just what they’re teaching about science these days? Then this particular annual...
Apr
10
Puffin Lecture
April 10, 2019, Cannon Beach
Join the Friends of Haystack Rock as they host the Library Lecture Series held on the second Wednesday of each month, November to May at 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. in the Cannon Beach Library (131 N Hemlock St, Cannon Beach). These events are free and open to the...
Past Events
Jan
16
Rocky Shore Meeting
January 16, 2019, Salem
Rocky shores at Yachats.\Photo by Rena Olson.
The state’s Ocean Policy Advisory Council (OPAC) has a special Rocky Shores Working Group, which is developing an updated set of policies for protecting Oregon’s tidepool and rocky intertidal areas. The group’s next public meeting takes place...
Jan
15
Straws Film Screening
January 15, 2019, Portland
The Portland Chapter of the Surfrider Foundation is hosting a free screening of STRAWS at Spirit of 77 Bar (500 NE Martin Luthur King Blvd., Portland) on Tuesday Jan. 15 from 7 p.m.-9 p.m.
STRAWS is a powerful documentary about plastic straws and other forms of plastic pollution...
Jan
12
Marine Debris Monitoring Survey
January 12, 2019, Yachats
A monthly marine debris survey is conducted at Cape Cove, just south of Cape Perpetua. To participate, meet at Cape Perpetua Visitor Center (2400 Hwy 101, about three miles south of Yachats) in the parking lot at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 12, to...
Jan
10
Orca Lecture
January 10, 2019, Newport
It is a rare treat to view orcas—aka killer whales—off Oregon’s shores, but we do have them here. The MidCoast Watersheds Council is providing an opportunity to learn more about them by hosting a talk by Colleen Weiler on “Orcas of the Oregon Coast” on Thursday,...
Jan
9
Razor Clam Lecture
January 9, 2019, Cannon Beach
Clamming is a highly popular pastime on the north coast, so the July 9 lecture hosted by the Friends of Haystack Rock should find an eager audience. Shellfish biologist Matt Hunter of the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife will discuss Oregon's Razor Clam Resource;...
Dec
27
Winter Whale Watch Week
December 27, 2018 - December 31, 2018, Yachats
Grey whale in a kelp forest. | Photo courtesy of ACS
The Winter Whale Watch Week will take place from December 27-31 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. with volunteers stationed at the Cape Perpetua Visitor Center (2400 HWY-101, Yachats).
More information to come soon.
For any questions, contact Tara...
Dec
15
Presentation on Oregon's Orcas
December 15, 2018, Yachats
Orcas in Canada. | Photo by Rob Lott.
Whale conservationist Colleen Weiler will offer a presentation about the orcas found in Oregon's waters on Saturday, Dec. 15 at 1 p.m. at the Cape Perpetua Visitor Center (2400 Hwy 101, about three miles south of Yachats). Her talk is part of the Cape...
Dec
13
US Ocean Policy Webinar
December 13, 2018
US Capitol building. | Photo courtesy of Architect from the Capitol.
On Thursday, Dec. 13, from 11 a.m.-noon (Pacific Standard Time), the Ocean Conservancy will host a webinar to explore what November’s election and the incoming 116th Congress will mean for ocean policy. Attendees will also...
Dec
12
Zooplankton Lecture
December 12, 2018, Cannon Beach
Pseudocalanus female in a plankton sample. | Photo by Samantha Zeman.
Join the Friends of Haystack Rock as they host the Library Lecture Series held on the second Wednesday of each month, November to May at 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. in the Cannon Beach Library (131 N Hemlock St, Cannon Beach). These...
Dec
8
Lecture on Plastic Pollution
December 8, 2018, Yachats
Microplastic researcher, Dorothy Horn, SCUBA diving in the Cook Islands. | Photo courtesy of Dorothy Horn.
Environmental scientist Dorothy Horn will speak about plastic pollution in the ocean on Saturday, Dec. 8 at 1 p.m. at the Cape Perpetua Visitor Center (2400 Hwy 101, about three miles...