Reports from the Field for July

Check out our latest research activities from July. Read More

08.04.16

Marine Reserves Tide Pools

Tide pools provide habitat for many species. Dive beneath the surface of tide pools at Otter Rock Marine Reserve and Cascade Head Marine Reserve.

07.20.16

Souring Seas: Ocean Acidification Monitoring in Marine Reserves

The mystery began in 2007 at Whiskey Creek Shellfish Hatchery in Netarts Bay, Oregon. An inexplicable oyster larvae die-off spurred efforts to figure out the problem. The identified culprit? Ocean acidification. Read More

05.11.16

Reports from the Field for May

Ecological Monitoring Being that this is an El Nino year, we are very interested to see what juvenile fish might recruit to our nearshore waters. In April our SMURF sampling gear, used for collecting juvenile fish, was deployed at the Otter Rock and Redfish Rocks sites with the help of Oregon State University and the Oregon Read More

04.14.16

Reports from the Field for April

Updates from the field and announcements on upcoming reports. Read More

03.31.16

Beneath the Surface: Otter Rock Marine Reserve

Dive beneath the surface at Otter Rock Marine Reserve and get a glimpse of rockfish, a harbor seal, an octopus and more. Located off of Oregon’s central coast, Otter Rock Marine Reserve is the smallest of the five reserves. This scientific training ground provides local researchers with the perfect spot to try out new approaches.

anemones below the surface off of Oregon

03.30.16

Website Gives Glimpse Below Surface

Ever wondered what lies beneath the surface of Oregon’s ocean? Our new Oregon Marine Reserves website provides a rare glimpse below the surface of Oregon’s ocean waters and a behind-the-scenes peek at scientists in action. Read More

02.16.16

Tidepools, Rocky Reefs and Marine Reserves

See how the tidepools, underwater rocky reefs, and creatures that call these places home in Oregon’s marine reserves are all connected. Get tips on tidepool etiquette and help protect these special places.

02.13.16

Juvenile Fish Surveys

Underwater video of scientists collecting juvenile fish samples in Oregon’s marine reserve sites, to study juvenile fish recruitment. The study is led by scientists from Oregon State University, in collaboration with the ODFW Marine Reserves Program.

10.21.15

Sea Stars Observed after Massive Epidemic

In 2014, the Pacific Coast of North America was hit by a mysterious epidemic that wiped out millions of sea stars, marking the largest marine animal disease event in recorded history. Looming questions researchers are trying to answer include … Read More