Updates on 2022 Fieldwork
We are excited to get back out on the water — spring, sunshine, and research vessel contracts are in the air. See what monitoring surveys are planned at each of the reserves this year. Read More
Author: Cristen Don
New Publications & Reports
Hot off the press … new research journal publications and information reports by the ODFW Marine Reserves Program. Read More
Reports from the Field – March
This month we’ve been engaged in several outreach events, including the Cape Perpetua Speaker Series and the Oregon Chapter of the American Fisheries Society Annual Meeting. Read More
Marine Reserves Program Synthesis Report: 2009-2021
We are pleased to announce the Marine Reserves Program Synthesis Report is now available for download. The report was prepared by ODFW and provides a comprehensive overview of the first 10 years of marine reserves implementation. Read More
How Have Recreational Anglers Been Affected by Marine Reserves?
We recently conducted a study focused on how recreational anglers have been affected by the marine reserves. Thanks to the 7,582 anglers who completed our research survey, we now have some preliminary results to share. Read More
Reflecting on Returning to the Reserves
This series shares the stories of coastal residents who forged a relationship with an area in one capacity prior to its designation as a marine reserve, but later returned to it in another role. Read More
How Oregon’s Marine Reserves Were Established
Did you know the planning and designation of Oregon’s marine reserves was over 10 years in the making? We’ve recently developed a chronicle of Oregon’s marine reserve planning and designation process, from 2000-2012, that we’re happy to share. Read More
Preliminary Findings from Visitor Surveys in 2021
We recently completed a new survey of visitors that focused on marine reserve awareness, knowledge, and support, and how the reserves are related to visitors’ travel decisions. Read More
Reports from the Field – September
We successfully retrieved our oceanographic moorings at the Cape Falcon Marine Reserve and Cape Meares Comparison Area this month. Read More
So What’s Up with Blue Lingcod? New Scientific Paper
A recent paper by Aaron Galloway, at OIMB, and collaborators describes research looking at biological and spatial factors that could explain variation in blue coloration of lingcod. Read More