Ocean Events
Nov
13
Tufted Puffin Presentation
November 13, 2019, Cannon Beach
Tufted Puffin at sea.\Photo by Tiffany Boothe, Friends of Haystack Rock.
The first event in the World of Haystack Rock Lecture Series produced by the Friends of Haystack Rock is coming up Wednesday, Nov. 13, 7 p.m. in the Cannon Beach Library (131 N. Hemlock St.).
The topic is “Conservation...
Nov
14
Whale Seminar
November 14, 2019, Newport
Humpback whale off Humbug Mt. in Curry County.
Marine mammalogist Daniel Palacios will describe current research on humpback whales at the Hatfield Marine Science Center (2030 S.E. Marine Science Dr., in the South Beach area of Newport) in the Guin Library Seminar Room at 3:30 p.m. on...
Nov
15
Lecture on Marine Management
November 15, 2019, Charleston
Research diver at Redfish Rocks Marine Reserve.\Photo courtesy of ODFW.
Marine biologist Daniel Okamoto will deliver the “public lecture” that is part of the Fall Seminar Series at the Oregon Institute of Marine Biology (OIMB). Dr. Okamoto speaks on “Working towards sustainable and just...
Nov
19
Marine Debris Pub Talk
November 19, 2019, Newport
Dorothy Horn at her laboratory bench.
Marine debris and microplastics in the environment will be the subject of a pub talk as part of the Oregon State University Science on Tap series. The speaker is Dorothy Horn, a PhD candidate at Portland State University who is studying marine debris,...
Nov
20
Marine Debris Survey Training
November 20, 2019, Hammond
arine debris survey at Fort Stevens in progress.\Photo by Ed Joyce.
One of the locations at which CoastWatch conducts our marine debris survey is at Fort Stevens State Park, just south of the Columbia’s South Jetty. More volunteers are needed to fill out the team, headed by Oregon Shores...
Nov
21
Land-Sea Symposium
November 21, 2019, Yachats
The northern fringe of the Cape Perpetua Marine Reserve, at Cook's Chasm.\Photo by Alex Derr.
The 7th annual Cape Perpetua Land-Sea Symposium has been slated for Thursday, Nov. 21, from 5 to 8:30 p.m., at the Yachats Commons (441 Hwy 101 in the middle of Yachats).
The Land-Sea Symposium is a...
Nov
22
Fishery Management Seminar
November 22, 2019, Charleston
Fishing boat gets underway.\Photo courtesy of ODFW.
A lecture on fishery management will be featured as part of the Fall Seminar Series at the Oregon Institute of Marine Biology (OIMB) on Friday, Nov. 22, 4 p.m. in OIMB’s Boathouse Auditorium. The speaker is Anne Beaudreau of the University...
Dec
5
Marine Debris Survey
December 5, 2019, Yachats
Cape Cove.\Photo by Bonnie Moreland.
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 2 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 5, to start the...
Dec
10
Presentation on Sea Otters
December 10, 2019, Charleston
Sea otters at play.\Photo by Eric Palmer.
The Elakha Alliance is hosting a talk about efforts to reintroduce sea otters to the Oregon coastal environment. The event takes place on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 7 p.m. in the Boathouse Auditorium at the Oregon Institute of Marine Biology (63466 Boat Basin...
Dec
11
Rocky Habitat Talk
December 11, 2019, Cannon Beach
Charlie Plybon surveying the shore.\Photo courtesy of ODFW.
The Friends of Haystack Rock Lecture Series will feature a presentation on rocky shore habitats on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 7 p.m. in the Cannon Beach Library (131 N. Hemlock St.). The event is free and open to all.
The speaker will be...
Dec
12
Rocky Habitat Talk
December 12, 2019, Manzanita
Charlie Plybon installs a Ph sensor at the Otter Rock Marine Reserve.\Photo courtesy of ODFW.
The Lower Nehalem Watershed Council Lecture Series will feature a presentation on rocky shore habitats on Wednesday, Dec. 12, 7 p.m. in the Pine Grove Community House (225 Laneda) in Manzanita. The...
Dec
18
Marine Debris Survey Training
December 18, 2019, Hammond
The beach on Clatsop Spit where the marine debris survey takes place.\Photo by Jesse Jones.
One of the locations at which CoastWatch conducts our marine debris survey is at Fort Stevens State Park, just south of the Columbia’s South Jetty. More volunteers are needed to fill out the team,...
Past Events
Nov
9
State of the Coast Conference
November 9, 2019, Gleneden Beach
Siletz Bay, looking across to Salishan Spit, near the Salishan Resort where the conference will take place.\Photo by Dennis White.
This year’s edition of the annual State of the Coast Conference is coming up Saturday, Nov. 9, all day at the Salishan Resort in Gleneden Beach (7760 N. Hwy...
Nov
8
Lecture on Kelp
November 8, 2019, Charleston
Kelp and kelp detritus.\Photo courtesy of ODFW.
Kelp will be the topic for the next installment of the Fall Seminar Series at the Oregon Institute of Marine Biology (OIMB), coming up on Friday, Nov. 8, 4 p.m. in OIMB’s Boathouse Auditorium. The speaker is Christie Yorke, speaking on “Kelp...
Nov
7
Marbled Murrelet Seminar
November 7, 2019, Newport
Marbled Murrelet on the next.\Photo by Brett Lovelace.
As part of the Hatfield Marine Science Center (HMSC) Seminar Series, wildlife biologist Jim Rivers will speak on research focused on the elusive and threatened Marbled Murrelet. Dr. Rivers speaks at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 7, in the...
Nov
6
Marine Debris Survey
November 6, 2019, Yachats
Cape Cove.\Photo by Tara Dubois.
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 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 6, to start the...
Nov
1
Ocean Habitats Presentation
November 1, 2019, Charleston
Methane seep off Oregon.\Photo courtesy of Oregon State University.
The next installment of the Fall Seminar Series at the Oregon Institute of Marine Biology (OIMB) is coming up on Friday, Nov. 1, 4 p.m. in OIMB’s Boathouse Auditorium. The speaker is Andrew Thurber of Oregon State...
Oct
29
Tuna Talk
October 29, 2019, Newport
Albacore tuna.\Image courtesy of NOAA.
The Hatfield Marine Science Center (HMSC) offers a special talk (outside its regular seminar series) on Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2 p.m. in the Guin Library Seminar Room at the HMSC (2030 S.E. Marine Science Dr. in the South Beach area of Newport).
The speak is...
Oct
25
Lecture on Larvae
October 25, 2019, Charleston
Juvenile Dungeness crab, interrupted on journey home.\Photo courtesy of ODFW.
As part of the Fall Seminar Series at the Oregon Institute of Marine Biology (OIMB), Jason Hodin will speak on “Here Comes the Neighborhood: How Larvae Find Their Way Home.” His talk takes place on Friday,...
Oct
23
Marine Debris Survey Training
October 23, 2019, Hammond
Marine debris survey taking place at Fort Stevens.\Photo by Ed Joyce.
One of the locations at which CoastWatch conducts our marine debris survey is at Fort Stevens State Park, just south of the Columbia’s South Jetty. More volunteers are needed to fill out the team, headed by Oregon Shores...
Oct
21
OPAC Meeting
October 21, 2019, Newport
OPAC meeting in action.
The next meeting of the state’s Ocean Policy Advisory Council it planned for Monday, Oct. 21, at the Agate Beach Best Western (3019 N. Coast Hwy) in Newport. The tentative starting time, 9 a.m., may change.
The agenda for this meeting is not yet available but will be...
Oct
18
Mollusk Research Lecture
October 18, 2019, Charleston
Mussels, speaking of molluscs.\Photo courtesy of ODFW
As part of the Fall Seminar Series at the Oregon Institute of Marine Biology (OIMB), Kevin Kocot will speak on “Biodiversity, Systematic, and Genomics of the Mollusks.” His talk takes place on Friday, Oct.18, 4 p.m. in OIMB’s Boathouse...