Ocean Events
Talk on the History of Oregon's Sea Otters

On Tuesday, Jan. 31, at 11:00 a.m., Cameron La Follette will give a talk about the history of sea otters in Oregon. This event will take place at the Columbia River Maritime Museum (1792 Marine Dr in Astoria) and is free and open...
Territorial Sea Plan Working Group Meeting

On Wednesday, Feb. 1, the Territorial Sea Plan (TSP) Working Group will hold a meeting to discuss amendments to Part 4 of the Territorial Sea Plan- Uses of the Sea Floor. This...
Webinar on Sea Level Rise

On Wednesday, Feb. 1, from 6-7 p.m., Meg Reed will give a summary of anticipated effects and projections of sea level rise in Oregon, an overview of new sea level rise adaptation planning resources that DLCD has developed and discuss how...
Lecture on Aquaculture Trends

As part of the ongoing Research Seminars series, the Hatfield Marine Science Center (HMSC) will host Damian Brady, an Agatha B. Darling Associate Professor of Oceanography at the University of Maine, to...
Climate Change and Oregon's Rocky Shores

The Midcoast Watersheds Council will hold its first in-person community meeting (remote option available) on Thursday, Feb. 2, at 6:30 p.m.
This month's featured guest is Dr. Bruce Menge, who will share his work on long-term ecological research and how...
Lecture on Sea Otters

On Wednesday, Feb 8, at 7 p.m., 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 Michelle St. Martin, the Marine Conservation Coordinator...
Lecture on Climate and Fish Distribution

As part of the ongoing Research Seminars series, the Hatfield Marine Science Center (HMSC) will host Lorenzo Ciannelli, principal investigator in the Fisheries Oceanography Lab at Oregon State University, to discuss his research on...
Lecture on Coastal Modeling

As part of the ongoing Research Seminars series, the Hatfield Marine Science Center (HMSC) will host Merrick Haller, a Professor of Civil & Construction Engineering at Oregon State University, to discuss their research on the Newport Model...
Lecture on Transient Orcas

On Wednesday, March 8, at 7 p.m., 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 Josh McInnes on his work studying transient killer whales off the...
Webinar on Harmful Algal Blooms

The Cape Perpetua Collaborative is hosting a series of webinars called "Young Scientists and Wave Makers" to highlight students and early career professionals conducting meaningful conservation research. The webinar on...
Past Events
Talk on Green Crab Invasion

The Coos History Museum is hosting a talk by Dr. Schon Schooler on green crabs, an invasive species that plagues the West Coast. This event will be offered both online and in person in the Sprague Gallery at the Coos History Museum...
OPAC Meeting

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...
Community Conversation, Offshore Wind--North Bend

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.,...
Webinar on Crabs
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...
Talk on Marine Energy

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...
Panel on Sea Otters

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,...
Sea Otter Awareness Week

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...
Beach and River Cleanup

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 ...
Marine Debris Survey Training

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...
Biochemistry Science on Tap
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...