How do you discover a new species after millions of people, including fishermen and researchers, have seen these fish off of Oregon for many years? Blue Rockfish, common to Oregon’s rocky reefs and regularly observed in Oregon’s marine reserves, are actually two entirely distinct species. Read More
In the field last week, scientists from UCSC and ODFW set up sampling plots to monitor rocky intertidal habitats at the Otter Rock and Cascade Head marine reserves. Read More
A new kiosk at Knight Park highlights recreation and conservation in and around Cascade Head and the Salmon River estuary. This kiosk was created to educate the Park’s visitors about terrestrial, freshwater, and marine conservation measures in place in this area. Read More
The ODFW Marine Reserves Program’s summer interns have been busy conducting visitor surveys this summer for the Cape Falcon Marine Reserve. Read More
Sea star wasting syndrome is a mysterious disease that has had a large effect on many sea star species along the west coast of the United States. This disease causes lesions and decaying of the sea star body, ultimately resulting in death. Read more to hear research the Marine Reserves program is doing to better understand disease. Read More
What is a SMURF? We are not talking about the cartoon characters. Rather, SMURF stands for: Standard Monitoring Units for the Recruitment of Fishes. Learn more about how we sample juvenile fish. Read More
The Marine Reserves research team uses longlines to research the diversity of fish species found in Redfish Rocks Marine Reserve. Check out this post to learn more about longline gear and how we use it Read More
Volunteer scientific divers are practicing their survey skills in Otter Rock Marine Reserve this week. Scientific divers play a integral role in conducting ecological research in Oregon’s Marine Reserves. We use diver based underwater visual census methods to identify and count macroalgal, invertebrate, and fish communities. Read More