The 2018 FishOn! Newsletter
We caught and sampled over 2,000 fish during our hook-and-line surveys at Cape Perpetua and Cascade Head in 2018. Check out more highlights and photos from last year’s surveys in our 2018 FishOn! Newsletter. Read More
Reserve Category: Cascade Head
Many Faces of Science: Jim Burke
Jim Burke is the Director of Animal Care at the Oregon Coast Aquarium and also oversees their scientific dive program. We sat down with Jim and asked him a few questions about his background and involvement in Oregon’s marine reserves research. Read More
Intertidal Survey Series: The Doctor Is In
Like a doctor diagnosing a disease, learn how we identify the signs of Sea Star Wasting Syndrome. Read More
Intertidal Surveys: Research at the Ocean’s Edge
This week we’re diving into the creatures that call rocky intertidal areas home and highlighting how our research is helping us better understand the biodiversity of this unique ecosystem. Read More
Reports from the Field – May
Our volunteer anglers have been very busy, helping catch and sample fish during our spring hook and line surveys. So far we’ve completed 5 days of surveys at Cascade Head and 2 days at Cape Perpetua. Read More
Reports from the Field – April
Updates from the ODFW Marine Reserves Program In collaboration with the Oregon Coast Aquarium we held our annual re-fresher training course for our volunteer scientific SCUBA divers. This year we will be conducting SCUBA surveys at the Cascade Head Marine Reserve. We have selected our two local fishing vessels to help with this year’s Read More
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
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
