Meet the cabezon, a large, goth-looking sculpin whose genus name literally translates to “scorpion fish” and means “large head” in Spanish. This species was the ‘catch du jour’ during our last research trip at Cape Falcon Marine Reserve. Read More
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife Marine Resources Program (MRP) annually recognizes partners who make extraordinary contributions to the program. In 2017, the program recognized Jeff Miles, a commercial fisherman out of Port Orford. Read More
With the 2017 field season approaching, the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife Marine Reserves Program has two Request for Proposals (RFPs) available for vessel contracts to help with this year’s hook and line surveys. Read More
Our 2016 hook-and-line surveys were a great success with data collected from 2,855 fish during 18 trips in the spring and fall of 2016. Check out our 2016 Fish On! Hook-and-Line Newsletter for more information about the species caught in this year’s surveys, plus our comparison of two different gear types that produced very different results. Read More
From underwater video research, to social science surveys, bird studies, and collaborations with fishermen. Here’s a look back at the ODFW Marine Reserves Program’s top stories from 2016. And, check out our infographic highlighting some of the Program’s accomplishments in 2016. Read More
Check out our latest activities from November including recent presentations and reports. Read More
Check out our latest research activities from October. Read More
We’re recruiting to fill our Ecological Research Project Leader position within the ODFW Marine Reserves Program. We are seeking a community ecologist with excellent knowledge and skills in ecological monitoring study design, field sampling techniques, and statistical analysis. Read More
Check out our latest research activities from August. Read More