Who: Seaside Aquarium What: Seaside Beach Discovery Program When: Saturdays July- August 10:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (weather dependent) Where: On the beach in front of Seaside Aquarium Why: After taking a…
Category: Oregon Coast
OHA issues advisory due to high bacteria levels for D River in Lincoln County July 12th
PORTLAND, Ore.—Oregon Health Authority (OHA) is issuing a public health advisory today for unsafe levels of fecal bacteria in ocean waters at D River Beach in Lincoln County. People should avoid direct contact with…
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…
Seaside Aquarium Recovers Female Broadnose Sevengill Shark from Arcadia Beach, North of Cannon Beach
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…
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…
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…
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…
Oregon Coastal Public Access Survey & Listening Sessions – Have Your Voice Heard
The Oregon Coastal Management Program is asking Oregonians to participate in the Public Access Survey and Focus Group listening sessions to help shape public access policy along Oregon’s Coastal Shoreline. We need…
Virtual Presentation: Marine Heatwaves and their Effects on Coastal Fishes w/ Jessica Miller May 12th
On May 12th, 2022 Jessica Miller, OSU Professor of Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Sciences, will talk about a very pertinent issue, Marine Heatwaves. Marine heatwaves are increasing in frequency and intensity around…
NEWS FROM STATE REPRESENTATIVE DAVID GOMBERG: Wind Energy, Supreme Court Leaks, and Checking Your Ballot
By Representative David Gomberg, District 10 This past week marked two opportunities to recognize people who make a real difference in our communities and who have faced unimaginable challenges these past two…