Reports from the Field – July
A surprise on our way out to the Cascade Head Marine Reserve to set out oceanographic moorings. Check out this Killer Whale speeding alongside our research vessel and more updates. Read More
Oregon Marine Reserves News
FAQ: 2021 Attitudes & Perceptions Survey
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
How Do Fish and Crab Respond to Noise from Seismic Surveys?
A new collaborative research project at Redfish Rocks by OSU and ODFW is studying the response of fish and crabs to the noise generated from a geological seismic survey of the Cascadia Subduction Zone being conducted by NSF this summer. Read More
Reports from the Field – May
May has been a busy month – balancing data analysis for the ODFW Marine Reserves Synthesis Report with preparations for fieldwork. Here’s what’s been happening in the field. Read More
Management Plan: Cape Falcon
The Cape Falcon Management Plan is now available. The Plan outlines the state’s marine reserve mandates and describes the management, outreach, and engagement strategies that have been developed for the Cape Falcon Marine Reserve. Read More
Have Marine Reserves Impacted Daily Fishing License Sales?
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
Updates on Spring Fieldwork
With longer days and sunshine returning to the coast, we’ll be embarking on some limited fieldwork this spring that can be done safely during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More
The Cleverly Camouflaged Red Irish Lord
In honor of St. Patrick’s day we’re commemorating the colorful ‘Irish’ lords that roam off our coast – specifically the Red Irish Lord. Read More
What Do Oregonians Love About the Coast
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
A Look at Oceanographic Data from 2020
Despite challenges to our field surveys in 2020, we were successful in collecting oceanographic data at Cape Falcon and Cape Meares. Here’s what we saw in the data. Read More