Ocean Events
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
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
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
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...
Jan
9
Razor Clam Lecture
January 9, 2019, Cannon Beach
Small razor clams. | Photo courtesy of ODFW
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...
Feb
13
Common Murre Lecture
February 13, 2019, Cannon Beach
Common Murres perching. | Photo by Heather Roskelley.
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...
Mar
13
Oregon's Black Oystercatchers Lecture
March 13, 2019, Cannon Beach
Black Oystercatcher. | Photo by Tim Melling
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...
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 conference is right...
Apr
10
Puffin Lecture
April 10, 2019, Cannon Beach
Tufted Puffin. | Photo by Jacob Spendelow
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...
Past Events
Nov
14
Virtual Marine Reserves Tour
November 14, 2018, Cannon Beach
Cape Falcon.\Photo by Ben Nieves.
The Marine Reserves Program leader for the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, Cristen Don, will lead a virtual underwater tour of Oregon’s five marine reserves, with special emphasis on nearby Cape Falcon Marine Reserve, on Wednesday, Nov. 14, 7-8:30...
Nov
8
Aquarium Science Tour and Climate Lecture
November 8, 2018, Newport
Courtesy of Oregon Coast Community College
The Oregon Coast Community College invites the public to learn about their Aquarium Science Program on Nov. 8, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Oregon Coast Community College (400 SE College Way, Newport). Guests are invited to tour the facility, and hear a...
Nov
6
Cape Falcon Reserve Planning Workshop
November 6, 2018, Seaside
Cape Falcon's tip.\Photo courtesy of ODFW.
The Marine Reserves Program of the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) is launching a site management planning process for the Cape Falcon Marine Reserve. The public has been invited to a series of three workshops, during which the...
Nov
3
Marbled Murrelet Lecture
November 3, 2018, Yachats
Marbled Murrelet in flight.\Photo courtesy of the Washington Environmental Council.
Kim Nelson, an expert on seabirds, will speak on Oregon’s Marbled Murrelet population, and efforts to assure the bird’s survival, on Saturday, Nov. 3, 1 p.m. in the Cape Perpetua Visitor Center (2400 Hwy 101,...
Nov
2
Seminar on Marine Predators
November 2, 2018, Charleston
Elephant seal pup. | Photo by Chantal Jacques
Dr. Sara Maxwell, from the University of Washington Bothell, will be giving a talk titled, "Movement and management of marine predators" on Friday (Nov 2) at 4 p.m. in the OIMB Boathouse Auditorium (63466 Boat Basin Road, Charleston). Admission...
Oct
30
Virtual Marine Reserves Tour
October 30, 2018, Tillamook
Rockfish on an underwater reef protected in a marine reserve.\Photo courtesy of ODFW.
The Marine Reserves Program leader for the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, Cristen Don, will lead a virtual underwater tour of Oregon’s five marine reserves, with special emphasis on nearby Cape...
Oct
27
South Slough Kayak Tour
October 27, 2018, Charleston
Kayakers enjoy an outing near Dalton Marsh in Oregon's South Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve. | Photo courtesy of South Slough NERR
The South Slough National Estuarine Reserve Reserve outreach program invites the public to join in a Kayaking The Estuary tour Saturday, Oct. 27,...
Oct
27
State of the Coast Conference
October 27, 2018, Coos Bay
The annual State of the Coast Conference, which brings together scientists, conservationists, representatives of coastal industries, and interested citizens to learn the latest about coastal and marine research and concerns, is coming up on Saturday, Oct. 27, at Southwestern Oregon...
Oct
26
Talk on Coral and Climate Change
October 26, 2018, Charleston
Great Barrier Reef. | Photo by Chanel Hason
Dr. Mikhail Matz, from the University of Texas at Austin, will be giving a talk titled, "Epigenetics, schmepigenetics: What DNA methylation actually does when conditions change" on Friday, Oct 26, at 4 p.m. in the OIMB Boathouse...
Oct
26
Marine Debris Survey
October 26, 2018, Florence
Muriel Ponsler State Scenic Wayside.\Photo courtesy of 100 Steps.
The monthly marine debris survey at Muriel O. Ponsler Memorial State Scenic Viewpoint (about 10 miles north of Florence, and the same distance south from Yachats) takes place on Friday, Oct. 26. Meet at the wayside at 9...