EDITOR’S NOTE: Not to be confused with the commercial crabbing season which remains on hold for further testing in the next few weeks. This applied to recreational crabbers. (December 9, 2022- NEWPORT,…
Category: Environment
Delay continues for ocean commercial Dungeness crab season
OIOpublisher NEWPORT, Ore – The ocean commercial Dungeness crab season remains closed as round two of pre-season testing shows crabs remain too low in meat yield in some areas. Elevated domoic acid…
OREGON SHORES CONSERVATION COALITION: Volunteers Needed – Cleanup Debris on Short Sand Beach, Oswald West State Park
Volunteers needed! If you’ve recently visited Short Sand Beach at Oswald State Park, you’ve likely noticed the giant metal work platform that has washed up. The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department is…
Bay City, Garibaldi Library Successful Salmon Rearing – Kids Release Spring Chinook Salmon into Patterson Creek
Story, Photos & Video by Don Backman “Look at the little fish.” “Can you carefully put them in the water?” A small crowd of excited preschool children, parents, staff, and volunteers assembled…
OREGON STATE PARKS OFFERS $5 OFF ANNUAL PARKING PERMIT PURCHASES IN DECEMBER – GREAT GIFT IDEA!
SALEM, Oregon— Give the gift of the outdoors and save this season with the Oregon State Parks 12-month parking permit sale through December. The permit hangtag once again features whimsical designs from…
King Tides Project Needs Volunteers – First Series Nov. 24-26
The Oregon King Tides Project dates this season are November 24-26, December 22-24, and January 20-22. Each year, CoastWatch co-coordinates the Oregon King Tides Project with the Oregon Coastal Management Program. This participatory science project invites the public to…
Ocean commercial Dungeness crab season delayed; Recreational crabbing closed south coast
NEWPORT, Ore – The ocean commercial Dungeness crab season opener is delayed until at least Dec. 16 for the entire Oregon coast. Pre-season testing shows crabs are too low in meat yield in some areas. Elevated…
Trying to See: Bird Brains – Bufflehead Battles and Kauai Chickens
By Michael Randall Taking time to notice little things gives one both pleasure and pain. Near my home, I watch through a thin tangle of newly budding willows as the sun sets…
Tides Turn For Two Stranded Sea Turtles; Rehab at Oregon Coast Aquarium Success, Result in Flight to San Diego for Continued Recovery, Release
Newport, Oregon — Two sea turtles are on the road to recovery and release after receiving care at the Oregon Coast Aquarium (OCAq). Thanks to the collaborative efforts of OCAq, the Oregon…
Sea Turtle Stranding Season on the Oregon Coast
From Seaside Aquarium What: Sea Turtle Season (Be on the lookout for cold-stunned sea turtles on the beach) When: November-February Where: Oregon and Washington coasts An Olive Ridley sea turtle was found…