Ocean Events
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
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...
Oct
4
Talk on Green Crab Invasion
October 4, 2022, Coos Bay
Researcher holding two European green crabs. /Photo by WDFW
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...
Oct
5
Community Conversation, Offshore Wind--Coos Bay
October 5, 2022, Coos Bay
Offshore wind turbines at sunrise /photo courtesy of American Clean Power
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, Oct. 5, at 6 p.m.,...
Oct
5
Science on Tap: Sharks
October 5, 2022, Newport
Sevengill shark along a research vessel. /Photo courtesy of Big Fish Lab
The Hatfield Marine Science Center (HMSC) is holding a hybrid Science on Tap event on Wednesday, Oct. 5, at 6 p.m. The theme for the night is “A Night of Sharks, Science, Stories,” hosted by Taylor Chapple, an Oregon...
Oct
19
Marine Debris Survey Training
October 19, 2022, Hammond
Marine debris survey in action.\Photo by Dennis White.
More volunteers are always needed for the marine debris survey managed by CoastWatch. People 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...
Oct
22
Dolphin and Fishermen Interaction Talk
October 22, 2022
Common dolphin bow-riding the wave of a boat. /Photo by Katie Russell
On Saturday, Oct. 22, Oregon’s chapter of the American Cetacean Society is holding their remote Speaker Series at 10 a.m.
About the talk:
“Mauricio Cantor, Ph. D. will be presenting Assessing the Resilience of Dolphin-Fisher...
Oct
25
Sea Otter Science Symposium
October 25, 2022
Sea otter mom and pup /photo by Ingrid Taylar
The Elakha Alliance is hosting its one-day 2022 Sea Otter Science Symposium on Tuesday, Oct. 25 from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The Symposium is a remote event with seven speakers sharing a breadth of research from around the world. Anyone interested in...
Nov
5
State of the Coast Conference
November 5, 2022, Newport
2022 State of the Coast Conference /photo courtesy of Oregon Sea Grant
State of the Coast Conference
The 2022 State of the Coast Conference is scheduled for November 5 in Newport at the Hatfield Marine Science Center’s new Gladys Valley Marine Studies Building (2030 SE Marine Science Dr.)....
Nov
16
Marine Debris Survey Training
November 16, 2022, Hammond
Marine debris surveyors at work.\Photo by Ed Joyce.
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...
Nov
17
Land-Sea Symposium
November 17, 2022, Yachats
North boundary of Cape Perpetua Marine Reserve. /Photo courtesy of Oregon Marine Reserves Flickr
The Cape Perpetua Land-Sea Symposium will be resuming as an in-person event for its 10th annual celebration this year. The event will take place at the Yachats Commons (441 U.S. 101, Yachats) on...
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...
Past Events
Mar
30
Global Dialogue on Ocean Accounting
March 30, 2022
View of Oregon's ocean from Cape Meares.\Photo by Gregory Henton.
Night owls in Oregon who care about the health of the ocean have an opportunity to sit in on a global event that is intended to advance knowledge of planning for sustainable ocean resource use. The “3rd Global Dialogue on...
Mar
30
CoastWatch Marine Debris Trainings
March 30, 2022
Gathering marine debris.\Photo by Tara Dubois.
CoastWatch Volunteer Coordinator Jesse Jones is holding a series of trainings on the south coast—Douglas, Coos, and Curry counties—from through April 2. Times and places are TBA, depending on requests for training. If interested, contact her at...
Mar
29
Sea Otter Webinar
March 29, 2022
Kayakers approach a raft of sea otters.\Photo by Frank Steube.
The Elakha Alliance, which is working to develop the scientific knowledge and public support needed to restore sea otters to Oregon’s coast, offers a webinar on “Sharing Space with Sea Otters: A Case Study of Coexistence in a...
Mar
17
Seminar on Beach Biodiversity
March 17, 2022
Mole crab, a common denizen of Oregon beaches.\Photo by Bonnie Henderson.
The Hatfield Marine Science Center continues to hold its Thursday research seminar series online. Next up is a talk about a subject that is literally beneath the feet of beachgoers—the life that dwells beneath the...
Mar
16
Panel Discussion on Offshore Wind Energy
March 16, 2022
Offshore wind development.\Photo courtesy of NOAA.
The federal Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM), assisted by Oregon’s Department of Land Conservation and Development, is analyzing the ocean off Oregon’s coast for wind energy prospects. There is a high degree of likelihood that the...
Mar
12
Talk on Drones and Whales
March 12, 2022
Gray whale surfacing.\Photo by Era Horton.
The Oregon chapter of the American Cetacean Society hosts a webinar on how drones are being used to study whales on Saturday, March 12, at 10 a.m. The event is free and open to all.
The presenter is Clara Bird, a Ph.D student at Oregon State...
Mar
10
Seminar on Inclusive Fisheries
March 10, 2022
Trawler heads out to sea.\Photo courtesy of ODFW.
The Hatfield Marine Science Center’s Thursday Research Seminar Series continues online. On Thursday, March 10, at 3:30 p.m., the topic will be diversity and inclusion in the fishing industry.
The speaker will be Ivan Arismendi, Associate...
Mar
10
Public Meeting on Offshore Wind Energy
March 10, 2022
Offshore wind turbine.\Photo courtesy of BOEM.
The Oregon Department of Energy is holding public meetings to introduce and discuss its Floating Offshore Wind Study. The first such event takes place on Thursday, March 10, 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
There is a serious possibility that offshore wind...
Mar
9
Orca Lecture
March 9, 2022
Transient killer whale.\Photo by Josh McInnes.
The Friends of Haystack Rock continue their “Library Lecture Series,” but online rather than actually in the library. On Wednesday, March 9, at 7 p.m., the topic will be orcas, aka killer whales. The event is free and open to all.
Speaker Josh...
Mar
9
Marine Debris Survey Training
March 9, 2022, Hammond
Marine debris survey in progress at Fort Stevens.
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 board member Ed...