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,…
Category: Oregon Coast Aquarium
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…
Oregon Coast Aquarium Hosts Member Appreciation Week June 13-19
Newport, Oregon — In honor of its members, the Oregon Coast Aquarium (OCAq) is hosting Member Appreciation Week from June 13 through June 19, 2022. During Member Appreciation Week, OCAq members will be granted early access…
Celebrating 30 Years of the Oregon Coast Aquarium
The Oregon Coast Aquarium (OCAq) is celebrating its 30th birthday! May 23, 2022, marks 30 years of supporting marine life and inspiring ocean conservation on Oregon’s central coast. Originally founded as a…
Rare Nazca Booby Receives Care at Oregon Coast Aquarium
Newport, Oregon — A rare Nazca Booby, found nearly 3,000 miles from its native range, is on the path to rehabilitation and release after receiving care at the Oregon Coast Aquarium. The bird was…
Wounded Sea Otter Succumbs to Injuries at Oregon Coast Aquarium
Newport, Oregon — The Oregon Coast Aquarium (OCAq) is saddened to announce the passing of an injured sea otter that was transported to the Aquarium for assessment and care last week. The…
Injured Sea Otter Receives Care at Oregon Coast Aquarium
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…
Good Samaritans Rescue Stranded Sea Turtle
From the Seaside Aquarium: A 50 pound, olive ridley sea turtle was found one mile north of the Peter Iredale shipwreck in Hammond, Oregon yesterday October 27,2021. The turtle was found by…
Oregon Marine Reserves – Bio-Blitz: Webinar Kickoff June 22 | 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm PDT
What is it? A Bio-Blitz is an intensive, targeted biological survey of a geographic area with the goal of identifying all the species that can be found in that area at one…