Photos & Video by TiffanyBoothe/Seaside Aquarium A broadnose sevengill shark (Notorynchus cepedianum) washed ashore yesterday Sunday June 26th at the south end of Arcadia Beach State Park, north of Cannon Beach. The…
Category: Environment
Oregon Coast Aquarium Unveils New Attractions
Newport, Oregon — The Oregon Coast Aquarium (OCAq) is thrilled to announce that its new Nature Play Area, Outdoor Amphitheater, and headwaters feature are now open to the public! These projects, alongside the…
Hike Netarts Spit: Dunes, Birds, and More July 1, 2022
Netarts Bay was created thanks to the formation of the Netarts Spit. This 6+ mile stretch of sandy land is an important buffer between the ocean and the bay and serves as…
Climate change disasters affecting youth mental health, report shows; Extreme weather, wildfires, drought among climate-related stressors
PORTLAND, Ore. — Increasing extreme weather events and climate-related disasters, climate stressors such as water and food insecurity, slow progress from leaders and increased awareness of the negative impacts of climate change…
42-foot Fishing Vessel Fire Off Manzanita Beach June 18th
This morning, June 18, 2022 US Coast Guard crews responded to a 42-foot commercial fishing vessel on fire off the coast of Manzanita Beach, Oregon. The one person on board was rescued…
Additional days added to Columbia River Subarea Recreational Pacific halibut fishery
NEWPORT, Ore – Two Mondays (June 13 and 20) are now added to the Columbia River Subarea all-depth recreational Pacific halibut fishery in addition to being open Thursdays and Sundays through June….
NEWS UPDATE FROM STATE REPRESENTATIVE DAVID GOMBERG: Firearms, Worker Shortages, and a Note About Birds
By Representative David Gomberg, House District 10 In the aftermath of last week’s mass shootings, we are all heartsick and yearning for some kind of meaningful solution. A white supremacist killed 10…
Numerous Bear Sightings Near Nehalem Bay State Park, Throughout County
EDITOR’S NOTE: Bears have been very active throughout North Tillamook County communities, including Manzanita, Neah-Kah-Nie, Nehalem, Bayside Gardens area and Rockaway Beach. The following tips can be helpful, and most importantly, especially…
Fall coastal salmon outlook topic of June 7 webinar — Poor fall Chinook forecasts in some coastal systems; Management plan calls for no wild retention in some basins
TILLAMOOK, Ore.—ODFW will host an online webinar on June 7 at 6 p.m. to discuss the outlook for 2022 freshwater fall Chinook and coho fisheries along Oregon’s coast. The webinar will be livestreamed to the agency’s YouTube…
Nehalem Bay Crab Derby is Back – Sat. June 4th – Kelly’s Brighton Marina & Jetty Fishery
It’s ON! The Nehalem Bay Crab Derby is back, Saturday June 4th – get ready for non-stop fun on the Nehalem Bay! The Crab Derby coincides with ODFW’s Free Fishing Weekend (you…