4,325 Fish in This Year’s Surveys
The ODFW Marine Reserves Team would like to say thank you to all our highly skilled volunteer anglers, vessel captains, and crew that came out and assisted with this year’s hook-and-line surveys. Read More
Reserve Category: Cascade Head
New Ecological Monitoring Plan
Check out ODFW’s newly released Ecological Monitoring Plan. Learn about how long-term monitoring is helping us learn more about marine reserve protections and about Oregon’s nearshore ocean. Read More
On the Rocks
In the field last week, scientists from UCSC and ODFW set up sampling plots to monitor rocky intertidal habitats at the Otter Rock and Cascade Head marine reserves. Read More
What’s New at Knight Park?
A new kiosk at Knight Park highlights recreation and conservation in and around Cascade Head and the Salmon River estuary. This kiosk was created to educate the Park’s visitors about terrestrial, freshwater, and marine conservation measures in place in this area. Read More
Sea Star Wasting Syndrome
Sea star wasting syndrome is a mysterious disease that has had a large effect on many sea star species along the west coast of the United States. This disease causes lesions and decaying of the sea star body, ultimately resulting in death. Read more to hear research the Marine Reserves program is doing to better understand disease. Read More