Newport, Oregon — An injured sea otter that hauled ashore on Cobble Beach at the Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area is now under assessment and care at the Oregon Coast Aquarium (OCAq). The…
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NEWS UPDATE FROM STATE REPRESENTATIVE DAVID GOMBERG: Ocean Science, Ocean Art, Ocean Plastic, and BIG Ocean Waves
By Representative David Gomberg, House District 10 Hello Friends and Neighbors, On Friday, Susan and I attended the first public event at the new Marine Science Building at the Hatfield Center (HMSC) in Newport. I…
Coast Guard medevacs man from fishing vessel near Newport, OR July 19th
ASTORIA, Ore. – A Coast Guard aircrew medevaced a man Monday afternoon from a 40-foot commercial fishing vessel after suffering a medical emergency 5 miles west of Newport. Watchstanders at Coast Guard Sector…
Cruisin’ the Fossil Coastline Comes to Oregon Coast Aquarium
Newport, Oregon – Travel back in time when you visit the Aquarium’s newest exhibit: Cruisin’ the Fossil Coastline! Opened June 11th, Cruisin’ takes guests on a journey through Earth’s geological record, introducing them to species…
Oregon Coast Aquarium Receives $500,000 Challenge Grant
Newport, Oregon—The Oregon Coast Aquarium has been awarded a $500,000 challenge grant from the Marcia H. Randall Foundation for Phase I of the organizations’ capital campaign. The Aquarium will use the grant…
Results from Lincoln County Pacific Seafood outbreak testing shows large increase in positive cases
NEWPORT, Ore. – Since the announcement on June 7th, Lincoln County Public Health has learned there are now a total of 124 confirmed positive cases at the Pacific Seafood plant in Newport….
Oceanscape Network relaunch brings science and nature to teens, educators
Newport, Oregon — The Oregon Coast Aquarium announces the relaunch of Oceanscape Network, the largest online marine and natural history education provider in the state of Oregon. Connecting youth and educators to…
FACT Oregon announces Newport Regional Learning Summit Feb. 22: “Give us a day…we’ll give you all we’ve got!”
Attention all parents and caregivers of children with disabilities! On February 22, you’re invited to FACT Oregon’s Regional Learning Summit in Newport, sponsored by Oregon Able Savings Plan, The Autzen Foundation, The…
Public meeting Feb. 12 in Newport on Central Oregon Coast recreational spring all-depth halibut season
NEWPORT, Ore.—ODFW will be asking for public input on the upcoming Central Oregon Coast recreational spring all-depth halibut season at a meeting on Monday, Feb. 12 from 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m….
Oregon Coast Shows Up for Summer Bioblitzes
Bioblitzes held all along the Oregon Coast this summer saw a great turnout from both locals and coastal visitors alike. The Bioblitzes, aimed at surveying the organisms at each of Oregon’s five…