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
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
Sea Grant Summer Scholar, Jessica French, spent this summer working with our team conducting human dimensions research. Jessica reflects back on her experience and contemplates what lies next in her school and career journey. Read More
Lot’s of ecological monitoring and human dimensions research activities this month. Read More
Vaughn Robison is a graduate student at OSU with deep connections to Oregon’s coastal fishing communities. Hear how his research centers around in-person interviews to study how the fishing communities of Garibaldi, Depoe Bay, and Port Orford use their values to communicate the social and economic impacts of nearby marine reserves. Read More
We have been receiving some inquiries with regards to the recently mailed out Attitudes and Perceptions survey being conducted this year, by OSU and ODFW. We have developed the following FAQ to help answer questions and provide additional sources of information. Read More
Each year thousands of people pack up their gear, set their out-of-office email response to a fishing emoji, and head to the Oregon coast. Some fishers may have found their usual fishing spot closed after marine reserve implementation. These fishers could change their behavior. To find out if fishing behavior has changed after marine reserve implementation, we looked at ODFW’s sales of daily fishing licenses. Read More
We’re honoring Valentine’s Day this month. How do Oregonians’ love thee coast? Let me count the ways … results from a recent human dimensions research study by Portland State University. Read More
Check out our annual highlights infographic. Plus, take a look at a our top stories and most popular marine reserve videos from 2020. Read More
This project is designed to capture the lived experience of commercial and charter fishers who are directly impacted by marine reserves. We were particularly interested in the economic, social, and cultural impacts of the marine reserves, including whether or not fishers were shifting their efforts to other species or locations following reserve implementation. Read More