Reports from the Field – June

This month we completed intertidal sea star surveys and the deployment of devices that sample juvenile fish.. Read More

06.30.22

Cascade Head Marine Reserve Highlights

We compiled a snapshot of interesting ecological findings at the Cascade Head Marine Reserve. Read More

05.25.22

Reports from the Field – May

Oceanographic mooring deployments and an ROV survey mark the start of the 2022 field season. Read More

04.28.22

Updates on 2022 Fieldwork

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

02.24.22

Marine Reserves Program Synthesis Report: 2009-2021

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

10.27.21

Reflecting on Returning to the Reserves

This series shares the stories of coastal residents who forged a relationship with an area in one capacity prior to its designation as a marine reserve, but later returned to it in another role. Read More

09.30.21

How Oregon’s Marine Reserves Were Established

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

09.30.21

Preliminary Findings from Visitor Surveys in 2021

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

08.26.21

Returning to the Reserves: Dick Vander Schaaf’s Sense of Place

Dick’s sense of place for Cascade Head started in his role as an ecologist for The Nature Conservancy. Soon he began developing a similar, albeit non-work related relationship, with Cape Falcon through his vacation time. Join us as we talk with this ecologist and conservation advocate to explore his knowledge of the reserves, how he came to know these waters and their shorelines, and his continued connections with them. Read More