Newport, Oregon— The Oregon Coast Aquarium rehabilitated and released a giant Pacific octopus (Enteroctopus dofleini) that was caught in a crab trap back in March. The 22 lb. female octopus was brought…
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Lower Nehalem Community Trust partners in Connecting Gap on the Oregon Coast Trail
OIOpublisher The Oregon Coast Trail (OCT) starts at the mouth of the Columbia River and spans the Oregon coastline to California covering 382 miles and crossing 28 coastal towns including the City…
TRAFFIC CONGESTION SAFETY TIPS
They’re here …. this is the new normal for Tillamook County, especially on Highway 101 near the Tillamook Cheese Factory, through Garibaldi or Rockaway Beach, or north near Cannon Beach or in…
The Ocean & Climate Change: Key Coastal Issues & New Information July 17th at Bay City Arts Center
Chuck Willer of the Coast Range Association presents a brief overview of the Ocean & Climate Change Where: Bay City Arts Center When: Wednesday July 17 – 6:30PM One year ago the…
Oregon Coast Visitors Association Announces Grant Opportunities
OCVA is excited to announce its annual grant, the Strategic Investment Fund, is now open for applications. There is a rolling deadline until all funds are used. This year (July 1, 2019…
Extra Low Tides Expected This Week – Tidepool Etiquette & Safety Information
Some of the lowest tides of the year are the mornings of July 3rd, 4th, and 5th with the lowest occurring on Thursday the 4th. A low tide of -2.14 occurs on…
Juvenile Brown Pelican Found Snared by Fishing Hook and Line
Newport, Oregon—The Oregon Coast Aquarium admitted a juvenile brown pelican Thursday night, June 13th that was found snared in a fishing hook and line. Civilians transferred the large bird to the Aquarium…
CoastWatch Program Names New Volunteer Coordinator
The Oregon Shores Conservation Coalition has announced that the new volunteer coordinator for the group’s CoastWatch Program is Jessica (Jesse) Jones. She replaces long-time coordinator Fawn Custer, who is stepping into a…
Calling all beach lovers! Help to remove harmful microplastic from Neahkahnie Beach in Manzanita June 8 & 9
Volunteers & Donations Needed to Support Microplastic Removal on Neahkhanie Beach June 8 & 9, 2019, 10am – 4pm Meet at the end of Laneda Avenue, downtown Manzanita Bring a refillable water…
The “Blue Tide” is Upon Us…
Newport, Oregon— The “Blue Tide” is upon us, as beaches all along the Oregon coast are strewn with an aquamarine layer of jelly-like organisms especially apparent at low tide. These are the…