
Presenting the 2022 Ecological Monitoring Reports
We created a user-friendly website to share all of the ecological monitoring reports that were referenced in the Marine Reserves Program Synthesis Report. Read More
We created a user-friendly website to share all of the ecological monitoring reports that were referenced in the Marine Reserves Program Synthesis Report. Read More
Oceanographic mooring deployments and an ROV survey mark the start of the 2022 field season. Read More
We are excited to get back out on the water — spring, sunshine, and research vessel contracts are in the air. See what monitoring surveys are planned at each of the reserves this year. Read More
We are pleased to announce the Marine Reserves Program Synthesis Report is now available for download. The report was prepared by ODFW and provides a comprehensive overview of the first 10 years of marine reserves implementation. Read More
Did you know the planning and designation of Oregon’s marine reserves was over 10 years in the making? We’ve recently developed a chronicle of Oregon’s marine reserve planning and designation process, from 2000-2012, that we’re happy 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
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
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