Ocean Events
Apr
29
Brown Pelican Survey Training
April 29, 2021
Brown Pelican in flight.\Photo by Mick Thompson.
Although the Brown Pelican was removed from the Endangered Species List in 2009, new threats are challenging this bird’s survival. Citizen science surveys help to define the distribution and abundance of Brown Pelicans and track shifts in...
May
1
Seminar on Cetology
May 1, 2021
Gray whale skull.\Photo courtesy of the Pratt Museum.
The public appetite for information about whales seems inexhaustible. But how did we obtain this information in the first place. How did we get to know about whales?
The American Cetacean Society’s Oregon Chapter presents an online talk...
May
5
Black Oystercatcher Survey Training
May 5, 2021
Black oystercatcher in its habitat.\Photo by Linda Fink.
Volunteer training for the annual Black Oystercatcher survey takes place online this year, although the actual survey is conducted in the field. Portland Audubon, which heads up the survey for Oregon, is reaching out to both returning...
May
8
Black Oystercatcher Survey Training
May 8, 2021
Black oystercatcher with chick.\Photo by Heather Roskelley.
Volunteer training for the annual Black Oystercatcher survey takes place online this year, although the actual survey is conducted in the field. Portland Audubon, which heads up the survey for Oregon, is reaching out to both...
May
12
Marine Debris Survey Training
May 12, 2021, Hammond
Fort Stevens marine debris survey 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...
May
12
Talk on Puffin Monitoring
May 12, 2021
Puffins nesting on Haystack Rock.\Photo by Michael Coe.
The “World of Haystack Rock” speaker series will take a look at the iconic puffins which inhabit the rock with a talk on “Just how do you monitor the puffins?” on Wednesday, May 12, at 7 p.m. The virtual presentation is free and open...
Jun
5
Seabird Nest Monitor Training
June 5, 2021
Brandt's Cormorant nesting at Haystack Rock.\Photo by Molly Sultany.
The citizen science project that involves monitoring seabird nesting colonies continues this year, under some different pandemic protocols. If you care about seabirds and would like to consider participating, an online...
Jun
16
Marine Debris Survey Training
June 16, 2021, Hammond,
Marine debris survey at the Fort Stevens site.\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...
Jul
14
Marine Debris Survey Training
July 14, 2021, Hammond
Marine debris survey in progress 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...
Aug
18
Marine Debris Survey Training
August 18, 2021, Hammond
Marine debris assemblage from an earlier Fort Stevens survey.\Photo by Ed Joyce.
Sep
15
Marine Debris Survey Training
September 15, 2021, Hammond
Marine debris survey 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 board member...
Past Events
Mar
4
Sharing the Coast Conference 2016
March 4, 2016 - March 6, 2016, Coos Bay
Students learning at sea. Photo courtesy of Ocean Inquiry
Feb
11
Bird Conservation in Oregon’s Marine Reserve System
February 11, 2016, Manzanita
Common murres at Yaquina Head. Photo by Amanda Gladics.
Jan
30
Kick-off Party #2 for Cape Falcon Marine Reserve
January 30, 2016, Cannon Beach
Cape Falcon, looking toward the new marine reserve. Photo by Alex Derr.
Jan
28
Ocean Acidification Panel Discussion
January 28, 2016, Newport
Acidification shadows Oregon's ocean. Photo by Alex Derr.
Jan
24
Beached Bird Survey Training
January 24, 2016, Port Orford
Conducting the beached bird survey. Photo courtesy of COASST.
Jan
23
Beached Bird Survey Training
January 23, 2016, Bandon
Conducting the beached bird survey. Photo courtesy of COASST.
Jan
16
Kick-off Party for Cape Falcon Marine Reserve
January 16, 2016, Manzanita
Cape Falcon, looking toward the new marine reserve. Photo by Alex Derr.
Jan
16
Cape Perpetua Land-Sea Connections Talk
January 16, 2016, Yachats
Cape Perpetua Visitor Center. Photo by Andre Hagestedt.
On...
Dec
16
Marine Debris Talk, Film in Lincoln City
December 16, 2015, Lincoln City
CoastWatch Volunteer Coordinator Fawn Custer.
Dec
15
Marine Debris Talk, Film in Newport
December 15, 2015, Newport
CoastWatch Volunteer Coordinator Fawn Custer.