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
Reserve Category: Otter Rock
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
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
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
Reports from the Field – August
Lot’s of ecological monitoring and human dimensions research activities this month. Read More
Back With A Splash: Resuming Juvenile Fish Sampling In 2021
We’re in the middle of our 2021 sampling season. So far, we’ve collected 788 juvenile fishes from 7 different species/species complexes from our SMURFs. Take a sneak peek at some of the data from this year provided by our guest contributor and research collaborator Megan Wilson, a PhD student currently at OSU. Read More
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
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
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
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