Ocean Events
Dec
8
Webinar on Coastal Protections
December 8, 2021
The Mack Arch archipelago and Crook Point, a key offshore habitat area.\Photo by Roy Lowe, one of the panelists.
Oregon Shores and Lincoln City Audubon are collaborating on a series of webinars this winter, "Beyond the Beach," devoted to coastal protection and resilience. Jesse Jones, our...
Dec
9
Marine Debris Survey
December 9, 2021, Yachats
Entrance to the Cape Cove Trail.\Photo by Tara Dubois.
A monthly marine debris survey and clean-up is conducted at Cove Beach, just south of Cape Perpetua. To participate, meet at the Cove Beach Trail entrance on Hwy 101 (about three miles south of Yachats and the second pullout on the west...
Dec
9
Marine Debris Survey Training
December 9, 2021, Hammond
Marine debris survey in action 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...
Dec
14
King Tides Presentation
December 14, 2021
King tide at Bandon's Coquille Point.\Photo by Rick Poecker.
Our colleagues with Bandon’s Shoreline Education for Awareness are hosting CoastWatch Volunteer Coordinator Jesse Jones for a presentation on the King Tides Project on Tuesday, Dec. 14, at 6 p.m. The event is free and open to all,...
Dec
15
Marine Debris Survey Training
December 15, 2021, Hammond
Marine debris survey at Fort Stevens in action.\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...
Dec
15
Sea Turtles on Tap
December 15, 2021
Stranded Olive Ridley sea turtle.\Photo by Samual Gardner.
The Hatfield Marine Science Center continues with its Science on Tap series online. The bad news is that you have to pour your own; the good news is that you can enjoy the talks without being in Newport.
On Wednesday, Dec. 15, 6...
Jan
1
King Tides Project—Third Round
January 1, 2022
King tide sweeps the shore south of Cape Sebastian.\Photo courtesy of ORKingTides.
The final round of this winter’s version of the annual King Tides Project, co-sponsored by CoastWatch and the Oregon Coastal Management Program, kicks off the new year with a series of high tides Jan. 1-3,...
Jan
12
Marine Debris Survey Training
January 12, 2022, Hammond
Marine debris survey underway at Fort Stevens.\Photo by Jesse Jones.
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...
Jan
12
Webinar on Kelp Forests
January 12, 2022
Kelp forest.\Photo by Patrick Webster.
Oregon Shores (through our CoastWatch program) and Lincoln City Audubon are collaborating on a series of presentations this winter, "Beyond the Beach," dealing with coastal protection and resilience. On Wednesday, Jan. 12, 6:30 p.m., the topic is...
Feb
9
Marine Debris Survey Training
February 9, 2022, Hammond
Marine debris survey in action 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...
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...
Past Events
Jun
10
Coho Restoration Tour
June 10, 2017, Seal Rock
Coho fry on the Oregon Coast. | Photo by Conrad Gowell
District Coordinator Paul Engelmeyer of the Native Fish Society will lead a series of free tours, open to the public, to discuss the recently released Federal Coho Recovery plan. During the field trips attendees will view high quality...
Jun
8
World Oceans Day Hike
June 8, 2017
The view from Neahkahnie. Photo by Justin Knott.
Three coastal conservation groups—Friends of Cape Falcon Marine Reserve, Lower Nehalem Watershed Council, and North Coast Land Conservancy—have joined forces to sponsor a hike to the summit of Neahkahnie Mountain in observance of World Oceans...
Jun
8
World Oceans Day Beachwalk
June 8, 2017
The shoreline at Muriel Ponsler Wayside. Photo courtesy of OPRD.
This is World Oceans Day, and CoastWatch is joining the international celebration by hosting a special beachwalk and marine debris cleanup. CoastWatch Volunteer Coordinator Fawn Custer will meet all comers (everyone is...
Jun
8
World Oceans Day
June 8, 2017
In 2008, the United Nations officially recognized June 8 as the annual World Oceans Day. Events are held around the world, coordinated by The Ocean Project: http://www.worldoceansday.org/about.
A calendar of events isn’t available yet, but mark your calendars and watch this space.
One...
Jun
4
Seabird Nest Colony Monitoring
June 4, 2017, Cannon Beach
Common Murres, perching. | Photo by Heather Roskelley
Do you like seabirds and care about their welfare? Join a volunteer opportunity to monitor seabird nests at Cape Falcon Marine Reserve & at Haystack Rock. The Audubon Society of Portland, Friends of Cape Falcon, Haystack Rock Awareness...
Jun
3
National Trails Day: Cape Perpetua
June 3, 2017, Yachats
Credit: Yachats Trails
Join the Yachat Trails as they lead three separate guided hikes, suitable for all abilities and ages, at Cape Perpetua. Participants should meet at the Cape Perpetua Visitors Center at 9 a.m. For more information contact Joanne Kittel. There is no need to sign up for...
Jun
2
Ocean Planning Webinar
June 2, 2017
Gazing out to sea from Yaquina Head. Photo by Alex Derr.
Established in 2015, the West Coast Regional Planning Body (RPB) is a partnership between federally-recognized tribes, federal government agencies, and the states of Washington, Oregon and California focused on enhanced coordination...
Jun
2
Salp Seminar
June 2, 2017, Charleston
Salp (thetis vagina) washed up on beach. Photo by Steve Morey.
As part of the Oregon Institute of Marine Biology’s spring seminar series, Dr. Kelly Sutherland will speak on “All Together Now? The coordination of multiple swimming jets by salps and siphonophores.” Pretty sciency, but...
May
31
Mid-Coast Water Planning Partnership
May 31, 2017, Newport
Clay Creek | Photo courtesy of BLM
First Timers – If this is your first Partnership meeting, you are asked to arrive at 3:30 p.m. for an orientation. For information about the origins and purpose of the Partnership, see our earlier article.
At the May 31 meeting, they will wrap up Step One...
May
27
Cape Perpetua BioBlitz, Day 2
May 27, 2017, Yachats
This is the second day of the Cape Perpetua BioBlitz, which this year celebrates the 50th anniversary year of the Oregon Beach Bill, which reserved the entire Oregon shoreline for the public. (The event kicked off with a Friday afternoon talk on sea star wasting--see listing for May 26.) ...