2017 SCUBA Survey Highlights

Check out these highlights from our 2017 SCUBA surveys. We conducted 255 transects this year to collect data on fish, kelp, invertebrates, and habitats in shallow rocky reefs at three marine reserve sites. Read More

12.13.17

2017 Year In Review

Oregon’s marine reserves were teeming with discoveries this year. From hypoxia and strange creatures washing up on beaches, to jellyfish blooms, research collaborations with fishermen, and advancements in underwater video research tools. Read More

11.15.17

Sea Anenomes: Deadly Beauties

The sea anemones that paint Pacific Northwest tidepools with color look like tranquil flowers but are, in fact, predatory animals. They are cousins of jellyfish, coral, and siphonophores like the Portuguese man o’ war. Read More

10.18.17

Rise of the Jellyfish

Like nettle plants on land, Pacific sea nettles can leave a similar sting. Recently, ODFW habitat researchers ran into swarms of them while doing acoustic surveys south of the Cascade Head Marine Reserve. Check out the video. Read More

10.13.17

SMURFing Weeks 21-22: That’s a Wrap!

SMURFing is complete for 2017. All moorings have been pulled out and we’ve got some final counts for the season. Read More

09.15.17

SMURF Weeks 17-20: It’s Been Rough

As the SMURFing season winds down, the team has faced some last minute challenges in sampling the SMURFs at both the Otter Rock and Redfish Rocks sites. Read More