Ocean Events
Dec
8
Lecture on Salmon Survey
December 8, 2022, Newport
Sockeye salmon spawning./Photo courtesy of ODFW.
As part of the ongoing Research Seminars series, the Hatfield Marine Science Center (HMSC) will host Laurie Weitkamp a Research Fisheries Biologist with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Northwest Fisheries Science Centerto...
Dec
8
Eelgrass Conservation Webinar
December 8, 2022
Eelgrass on bay bottom when submerged.\Photo by Adam Obaza.
On Thursday, Dec. 8, 7 p.m., Oregon Shores will host a webinar on “Eelgrass and How to Protect It.” The event is free and open to all.
The presenter is Anu Sawkar, the attorney with the Crag Law Center with whom we collaborate in the...
Dec
10
Talk on Yachats Geology
December 10, 2022
Yachats River mouth, with Cape Perpetua to the right. /Photo by Alex Derr.
As part of the remote Winter Speaker Series, the Cape Perpetua Collaborative will be hosting Dave Muerdter to talk about his work as a geologist on Saturday Dec. 10, at 2 p.m. Muerdter is a local geologist and...
Dec
12
Conference on Ocean Plastics
December 12, 2022 - December 13, 2022, Newport
Marine debris plastics in the ocean. /Photo by Kip Evans
On Dec. 12 and 13, the Pacific Northwest Consortium on Plastics is holding their annual conference in Newport. The event will take place at the Hatfield Marine Science Center in the Gladys Valley Marine Studies Building (2030 SE Marine...
Dec
13
Kelp Documentary Screening
December 13, 2022
"Kelp Me Please" student documentary. /Photo courtesy of Cape Perpetua Collaborate
On Tuesday, Dec. 13 at 6 p.m., Cape Perpetua Collaborative will be screening Kelp Me Please, a student documentary about kelp forest conservation in Oregon.
About the film:
"Kelp Me Please is a short film made...
Dec
14
Marine Debris Survey Training
December 14, 2022, Hammond
More volunteers are always needed for the marine debris survey managed by CoastWatch. Those on the north coast have a monthly opportunity to participate in a survey, to see whether it is for you, and to get training if interested.
One of the locations at which CoastWatch conducts our marine...
Dec
14
Lecture on Snowy Plovers
December 14, 2022, Cannon Beach
Snowy plovers at South Beach.\Photo by Cathy Tronquet.
On Wednesday, Dec. 14, the Friends of Haystack Rock and the Cannon Beach Library will continue the World of Haystack Rock Library Lecture Series.
This month's speaker will be Allison Anholt, Coastal Community Science Biologist with...
Jan
11
Lecture on Oregon's Marine Reserves
January 11, 2023, Cannon Beach
Redfish Rocks, Oregon Marine Reserve. | Photo from Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife
On Wednesday, Jan. 11, the Friends of Haystack Rock and the Cannon Beach Library will continue the World of Haystack Rock Library Lecture Series.
This month's lecture will be by the Oregon Department of...
Past Events
Sep
29
OPAC Meeting
September 29, 2022
OPAC meeting in progress.
The next meeting of Oregon’s Ocean Policy Advisory Council meeting takes place on Thursday, Sept. 29, 8:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.
This will be an important meeting to conservation advocates, because OPAC will consider evaluations of six proposals for special levels of...
Sep
28
Community Conversation, Offshore Wind--North Bend
September 28, 2022, North Bend
The first floating wind farm in Scotland /photo by Terje Aase, Shutterstock
Rogue Climate, a nonprofit advocating for climate justice in Southern Oregon, is hosting a series of Community Conversations on Floating Offshore Wind Energy throughout Coos County. On Wednesday, Sept. 28, at 6 p.m.,...
Sep
25
Webinar on Crabs
September 25, 2022
Friends of Netarts Bay WEBS is hosting a webinar on Oregon’s crabs on Sunday, Sept. 25, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This discussion will be led by Friends of Netarts Bay WEBS board member and retired biologist, Jim Young. The illustrative presentation will cover crab anatomy, life history, the...
Sep
22
Talk on Marine Energy
September 22, 2022, Newport
Experimental wave energy device in operation.
As part of the ongoing Research Seminars series, the Hatfield Marine Science Center (HMSC) will host Dr. Bryson Roberston, Oregon State University assistant professor and Co-Director of the Pacific Marine Energy Center. His presentation will take...
Sep
19
Panel on Sea Otters
September 19, 2022
Sea otter at sea.\Photo by Lilian Carswell.
On Monday, Sept. 19, at 6:30 p.m., the Elakha Alliance is hosting three representatives from the U. S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS) to discuss potential sea otter reintroductions along the West Coast. All are welcome to attend this free webinar,...
Sep
18
Sea Otter Awareness Week
September 18, 2022
A sea otter enjoying the kelp /photo by Linda Tanner
This year marks the 20th anniversary of Sea Otter Awareness Week (SOAW), celebrated from Sept. 18-24. SOAW is organized and sponsored by Defenders of Wildlife, Sea Otter Savvy, and the California Department of Parks and Recreation.
Here in...
Sep
17
Beach and River Cleanup
September 17, 2022
Beach cleanup volunteers /photo courtesy of SOLVE
SOLVE is hosting a statewide beach and river cleanup on Saturday, Sept. 17, in partnership with the Oregon Lottery. Volunteers are encouraged to join a SOLVE-sponsored project in whatever location is most accessible, all of which are listed ...
Sep
14
Marine Debris Survey Training
September 14, 2022, Hammond
Marine debris survey at Fort Stevens.\Photo by Angela Whitlock.
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...
Sep
13
Biochemistry Science on Tap
September 13, 2022, Newport
On Tuesday, Sept. 12, the Hatfield Marine Science Center (HMSC) will be hosting Science on Tap, an event where participants can socialize and learn in the Gladys Valley Marine Studies Building (GVMSB) (2030 SE Marine Science Dr. in Newport), or watch remotely via Zoom. This event features Rene...
Sep
12
Community Conversation, Offshore Wind--Charleston
September 12, 2022, Charleston
Offshore wind turbines in Xinjiang, China /photo by Chris Lim, Wikipedia
Rogue Climate, a nonprofit advocating for climate justice in Southern Oregon, is hosting a series of Community Conversations on Floating Offshore Wind Energy throughout Coos County. On Monday, Sept. 12, at 6 p.m., Rogue...