Ocean Events
Nov
30
Science on Tap: Gray Whales
November 30, 2022, Newport
Diving gray whale. /Photo courtesy of OSU.
The Hatfield Marine Science Center (HMSC) is holding a hybrid Science on Tap event on Wednesday, Nov. 30, at 6 p.m. The theme for the night is “Life as a PCFG: A close look at the ecology and health of Pacific Coast Feeding Group gray whales in...
Dec
1
Lecture on Fish Conservation Physiology
December 1, 2022, Newport
As part of the ongoing Research Seminars series, the Hatfield Marine Science Center (HMSC) will host Ken Zillig, a Postdoctoral Researcher in the Fish Physiology Lab at the University of California, Davis, to discuss his work on conservation...
Dec
3
Talk on Transient Killer Whales
December 3, 2022
As part of the remote Winter Speaker Series, the Cape Perpetua Collaborative will be hosting Josh McInnes to talk about his research on the behavioral ecology of killer whales on Saturday Dec. 3, at 2 p.m. McInnes is a marine ecologist and marine mammal researcher at...
Dec
8
Lecture on Salmon Survey
December 8, 2022, Newport
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 discuss the...
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
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 longtime Cape Perpetua Volunteer.
About...
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
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
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 Portland...
Past Events
Jul
13
NANOOS Workshop
July 13, 2017, Newport
Northwest Association of Networked Ocean Observing Systems
The public is invited to a day-long workshop on July 13 in Newport intended to explain NANOOS (Northwest Association of Networked Ocean Observing Systems) and seek feedback about its future uses. A partnership of over 40 entities,...
Jul
13
Lecture on Acidification
July 13, 2017, Newport
Salmon River estuary.\Photo by Dennis White.
The upcoming NANOOS (Northwest Association of Networked Ocean Observing Systems) workshop has added a public lecture. See separate listing for information about the workshop.
Dr. Burke Hales, a professor in Oregon State University’s College of...
Jul
12
Seaweed Seminar
July 12, 2017, Charleston
Seaweeds off the Oregon Coast. | Photo by Hannah Brandsma
The Oregon Institute of Marine Biology hosts weekly seminars at the Boathouse Auditorium in Fall, Spring and Summer terms. Guest speakers report on their research to students and staff. Seminars cover a wide variety of marine topics...
Jul
11
Portland Action Day Cleanup
July 11, 2017, Portland
Photo by Surfrider Portland
Surfrider Portland is hosting their annual Portland Action Day event / sun-filled social / beach cleanup.
The Portland Chapter of the Surfrider Foundation's mission is to "keep it clean upstream" to prevent pollution from reaching the ocean and the North Coast...
Jul
8
State Capitol Beach Bill Bash
July 8, 2017, Salem
Celebrate our ability to walk anywhere on our shore\Photo by Kirt Edblom.
The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Oregon Beach Bill by throwing a beach party at the Capitol, in partnership with the Oregon State Capitol Foundation. There...
Jul
6
Information Meeting on Ocean Renewable Energy
July 6, 2017, Portland
Experimental wave energy device in operation.
The Department of State Lands is holding a public meeting to provide information on its rulemaking process to implement the requirements of recent administrative and legislative actions affecting the placement of ocean renewable energy devices in...
Jul
6
South Coast Beach Bill Beachwalk
July 6, 2017, Bandon
Coquille Point. | Photo by Sonja Peterson.
Thursday, July 6, is the actual 50th anniversary of the day in 1967 when Gov. Tom McCall signed the Oregon Beach Bill. On July 6, 2017, Oregon Shores is sponsoring two events honoring the occasion. One is on the north coast in Cannon Beach. But...
Jul
5
Bandon Marine Mammal Talk
July 5, 2017, Bandon
Beached whale in Curry County. Photo by Bill Krause.
As a warm-up for the next day’s special beachwalk commemorating the anniversary of the Oregon Beach Bill, we’re sponsoring an event on the evening of Wednesday, July 5, at 6:30 p.m. in the Bandon Public Library (1204 11th St., S.W.). ...
Jun
27
Science on the Grill
June 27, 2017, Garibaldi
The dock at Garibaldi.\Photo by Sonja Peterson.
Join the Friends of the Cape Falcon Marine Reserve and enjoy an afternoon of free food and science down at the Port of Garibaldi dock on Tuesday, from 12 p.m. - 3 p.m. Learn about marine science from biologists from the Oregon Department of...
Jun
27
Birding at Ecola Creek Forest Reserve
June 27, 2017, Cannon Beach
Ecola State Forest Park. | Photo by Zack Schnepf
Join the North Coast Land Conservancy (NCLC) with naturalist Mike Patterson for an early-morning birdwatching walk in Ecola Creek Forest Reserve. The NCLC was excited to help the City of Cannon Beach acquire the initial 120 acres of the Ecola...