Reports from the Field – June
With field season in full swing, it’s been a busy month of hook and line, longline, and SCUBA surveys, along with oceanography and juvenile fish research. Read More
Reserve Category: Redfish Rocks
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
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
1,873 Fish and 63 Volunteers
Our annual Fish On! Hook-and-Line Volunteer Newsletter is now out with highlights from our 2017 surveys. Check out the Newsletter for more survey highlights and to learn a bit about our pilot fish tagging study at Redfish Rocks. 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
SMURFing Weeks 21-22: That’s a Wrap!
SMURFing is complete for 2017. All moorings have been pulled out and we’ve got some final counts for the season. Read More
SMURFing Week 14 – The Consistently Collected Cabezon
Even in the midst of the midsummer lull, there is one species that consistently shows up in the SMURFs. Come learn more about the underappreciated Cabezon. Read More
SMURFing Week 13 – Predicting the Pulses
How can it be that some SMURF trips bring in hundreds of fish and some bring in just a few? It isn’t just random, find out the answers here! Read More