Newport, Oregon – Oregon Coast Aquarium (OCAq) staff discovered 25 critically endangered sunflower sea stars in Yaquina Bay, the most documented in one location since populations were decimated by Sea Star Wasting…
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Dive in to World Ocean Day at Oregon Coast Aquarium June 3rd
Newport, Oregon — Dive in to a world of fun at Oregon Coast Aquarium’s (OCAq) World Ocean Day celebration, taking place June 3, 2023. World Ocean Day highlights the importance of the…
Oregon Coast Aquarium Staff Develop Sea Star Wasting Treatment
Newport, Oregon – Oregon Coast Aquarium (OCAq) staff have developed a treatment plan for Sea Star Wasting Syndrome (SSWS), a deadly set of symptoms that have decimated sea star populations. Sea Star Wasting Syndrome caused a mass die…
Field Research Becomes Fur Seal Rescue
Olympic National Park, Washington — A field excursion led by Seattle Aquarium researchers along the Olympic Peninsula quickly turned into a life-saving mission. Seattle Aquarium’s Senior Conservation Research Manager Shawn Larson was leading…
Oregon Coast Aquarium Mourns Loss of Nuka the Northern Sea Otter
Newport, Oregon — The Oregon Coast Aquarium is saddened to announce the passing of Nuka, the Aquarium’s resident northern sea otter. Nuka passed following an emergency veterinary procedure, which was carried out…
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…
Oregon Coast Aquarium Contributes To Broadnose Sevengill Shark Research Efforts
Newport, Oregon — The gulls’ raucous cries echo across the water of Willapa Bay. Sunlight coats the shoreline, the slick black rocks glistening in the dawn. “This one looks pretty sharky.” The…
Guadalupe Fur Seal Receives Care at Oregon Coast Aquarium
Newport, Oregon — An injured Guadalupe fur seal is on the road to recovery thanks to the collaborative efforts of the Oregon Coast Aquarium (OCAq), the Marine Mammal Stranding Network (MMSN), and SeaLife Response, Rehabilitation,…
Oregon Coast Aquarium Celebrates Oregon Marine Reserves Day July 13
Newport, Oregon — The Oregon Coast Aquarium (OCAq) is hosting Marine Reserves Day on July 13 in recognition of the tenth anniversary of Oregon’s marine reserves. Throughout Marine Reserves Day, Aquarium visitors…
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…
