Ocean Events
Mar
6
Talk on Black Rockfish
March 6, 2021
Black rockfish at Redfish Rocks.\Photo courtesy of ODFW.
The Cape Perpetua Winter Speakers series presents a talk on “Vulnerable Early Life Stages of Black Rockfish in Changing Ocean Conditions” on Saturday, March 6, at 10 a.m.
The speaker is Will Fennie, who recently earned his PhD from...
Mar
10
Western Flyer Revival Talk
March 10, 2021
Western Flyer in its decrepit state.\Photo courtesy of Wikipedia.
A key player in marine biology’s history is floating back into the present. The Hatfield Marine Science Center’s Science on Tap Series presents oceanographer Jack Barth, of Oregon State University’s Marine Studies Initiative,...
Mar
10
Whale Entanglement Discussion
March 10, 2021
Beached humpback whale.\Photo by Dina Pavlis.
The “World of Haystack Rock” speaker series will take a look at impacts to cetaceans with a talk on “Insights into large whale entanglements in the Pacific Northwest from research on populations, responses, and reports” on Wednesday, March 10, at...
Mar
15
Nudibranch Presentation
March 15, 2021
Clown nudibranch.\Photo by N.C. Treneman.
CoastWatch is offering a series of webinars on rocky shore habitats and their denizens, with a particular focus on Oregon’s south coast. In March’s presentation, “Predators Cloaked in Beauty,” marine biologist Nancy C. Treneman will discuss the...
Mar
17
Marine Debris Survey Training
March 17, 2021, Hammond
Marine debris survey in progress at Fort Stevens.\Photo by Ed Joyce.
One of the locations at which CoastWatch conducts our marine debris survey is at Fort Stevens State Park, just south of the Columbia’s South Jetty. More volunteers are needed to fill out the team, headed by Oregon Shores...
Mar
23
Offshore Wind Energy Webinar
March 23, 2021
Offshore wind energy development.\Photo courtesy of NOAA.
Proposals for wind energy development off Oregon’s coast have been made in the past, but haven’t gone anywhere. But planning for a potential wind power future in taking place. Wind power is a renewable energy source and doesn’t...
Mar
30
North Coast Citizen Science Preview
March 30, 2021
Seabird monitors at work.\Photo by Amelia O'Connor.
Four bird-focused citizen science projects taking place on the north coast will be described in an online session hosted by Friends of Cape Falcon Marine Reserve and Portland Audubon on Tuesday, March 30, at 6 p.m. The session is free and...
Apr
9
Lecture on Marine Viruses
April 9, 2021
Mudflats such as those in Tillamook Bay are home to viruses.\Photo by Jordan Epstein.
Viruses are on everyone’s mind these days, but an upcoming talk in Southwestern Oregon Community College’s Geology Lectures Series will invite the audience to consider viruses where we don’t usually think...
Apr
10
Virtual Marine Science Day
April 10, 2021
Hatfield Marine Science Center entrance.\Photo by Sara Schreiber.
Marine Science Day at the Hatfield Marine Science Center is an annual tradition, which usually involves curious visitors roaming the HMSC complex, peeking into labs, watching demonstrations, hearing talks, and participating in...
Apr
14
Marine Debris Survey Training
April 14, 2021, Hammond
Marine debris survey participants at Fort Stevens.\Photo by Ed Joyce.
One of the locations at which CoastWatch conducts our marine debris survey is at Fort Stevens State Park, just south of the Columbia’s South Jetty. More volunteers are needed to fill out the team, headed by Oregon Shores...
May
12
Marine Debris Survey Training
May 12, 2021, Hammond
Fort Stevens marine debris survey in progress.\Photo by Ed Joyce.
One of the locations at which CoastWatch conducts our marine debris survey is at Fort Stevens State Park, just south of the Columbia’s South Jetty. More volunteers are needed to fill out the team, headed by Oregon Shores...
May
12
Talk on Puffin Monitoring
May 12, 2021
Puffins nesting on Haystack Rock.\Photo by Michael Coe.
The “World of Haystack Rock” speaker series will take a look at the iconic puffins which inhabit the rock with a talk on “Just how do you monitor the puffins?” on Wednesday, May 12, at 7 p.m. The virtual presentation is free and open...
Jun
16
Marine Debris Survey Training
June 16, 2021, Hammond,
Marine debris survey at the Fort Stevens site.\Photo by Angela Whitlock.
One of the locations at which CoastWatch conducts our marine debris survey is at Fort Stevens State Park, just south of the Columbia’s South Jetty. More volunteers are needed to fill out the team, headed by Oregon...
Jul
14
Marine Debris Survey Training
July 14, 2021, Hammond
Marine debris survey in progress at Fort Stevens.\Photo by Ed Joyce.
One of the locations at which CoastWatch conducts our marine debris survey is at Fort Stevens State Park, just south of the Columbia’s South Jetty. More volunteers are needed to fill out the team, headed by Oregon Shores...
Aug
18
Marine Debris Survey Training
August 18, 2021, Hammond
Marine debris assemblage from an earlier Fort Stevens survey.\Photo by Ed Joyce.
Sep
15
Marine Debris Survey Training
September 15, 2021, Hammond
Marine debris survey at Fort Stevens.\Photo by Ed Joyce.
One of the locations at which CoastWatch conducts our marine debris survey is at Fort Stevens State Park, just south of the Columbia’s South Jetty. More volunteers are needed to fill out the team, headed by Oregon Shores board member...
Past Events
Mar
15
Volunteer Coordinator Helps with Whale Watch Training
March 15, 2016, Lincoln City
Depoe Bay Whale Watching Center. Photo courtesy of OPRD.
Mar
12
American Cetacean Society Meeting to Focus on Whale Exploitation
March 12, 2016, Newport
Aside from Captain Ahab, people haven’t hunted whales as existential quests for meaning, but for the resources they provide. The next meeting of the Oregon Chapter of the American Cetacean Society will feature a look at this reality. Speaker Uko Gorter will address Whales as a source of raw...
Mar
10
Oregon Land Conservation and Development Commission Meeting
March 10, 2016, Gold Beach
The Oregon Land Conservation and Development Commission (LCDC) will meet Thursday, March 10, at 9:00 a.m. in Gold Beach at the Curry County Fairgrounds Ocean View Room and will be briefed about the decision by the Ocean Policy Advisory Council (OPAC) to establish a committee to review the Rocky...
Mar
4
Kalmiopsis Audubon Society Annual Meeting and Potluck
March 4, 2016
Join Kalmiposis Audubon Society members for this annual meeting plus fun potluck and slide sharing. Bring something you like to eat, and each person can share 10-15 favorite bird, nature, or landscape slides in either digital or traditional format. It’s always a fun evening. If you plan to come,...
Mar
4
Sharing the Coast Conference 2016
March 4, 2016 - March 6, 2016, Coos Bay
Students learning at sea. Photo courtesy of Ocean Inquiry
Feb
11
Bird Conservation in Oregon’s Marine Reserve System
February 11, 2016, Manzanita
Common murres at Yaquina Head. Photo by Amanda Gladics.
Jan
30
Kick-off Party #2 for Cape Falcon Marine Reserve
January 30, 2016, Cannon Beach
Cape Falcon, looking toward the new marine reserve. Photo by Alex Derr.
Jan
28
Ocean Acidification Panel Discussion
January 28, 2016, Newport
Acidification shadows Oregon's ocean. Photo by Alex Derr.
Jan
24
Beached Bird Survey Training
January 24, 2016, Port Orford
Conducting the beached bird survey. Photo courtesy of COASST.
Jan
23
Beached Bird Survey Training
January 23, 2016, Bandon
Conducting the beached bird survey. Photo courtesy of COASST.