Ocean Events
Apr
19
Marine Debris Survey
April 19, 2021
Entrance to Cape Cove trail, site of marine debris survey.\Photo by Tara Dubois.
A monthly marine debris survey is conducted at Cape Cove, just south of Cape Perpetua. It is still taking place, with Covid-era precautions (masks are worn). New volunteers are welcome to join the survey, on...
Apr
20
Lecture on Coastal Habitat Loss
April 20, 2021
Mudflat meets eelgrass bed.\Photo by Mike Graybill.
The Oregon Institute of Marine Biology (OIMB) is presenting its spring Seminar Series online this year. Most of the lectures take place at 1 p.m. on Fridays. However, the special spring seminar coming up will be held on Tuesday, April 20,...
Apr
20
Presentation on Algal Blooms
April 20, 2021
Purple tide.\Photo by Andre' Hagestedt.
We have yet to return to the days when science-lovers could gather to hoist a beer while learning about the latest research. Nevertheless, the Hatfield Marine Science Center’s Science on Tap series persists online. You have to BYOB, but the virtual...
Apr
20
Sea Otter Restoration Talk
April 20, 2021
Sea otter and kelp.\Photo courtesy of the Elakha Alliance.
The Elakha Alliance exists to explore the possibilities for restoring sea otters—extinct in this state for more than a century—to Oregon’s marine ecosystems. The group advocates for research into the biological implications. But...
Apr
29
Brown Pelican Survey Training
April 29, 2021
Brown Pelican in flight.\Photo by Mick Thompson.
Although the Brown Pelican was removed from the Endangered Species List in 2009, new threats are challenging this bird’s survival. Citizen science surveys help to define the distribution and abundance of Brown Pelicans and track shifts in...
May
1
Seminar on Cetology
May 1, 2021
Gray whale skull.\Photo courtesy of the Pratt Museum.
The public appetite for information about whales seems inexhaustible. But how did we obtain this information in the first place. How did we get to know about whales?
The American Cetacean Society’s Oregon Chapter presents an online talk...
May
5
Black Oystercatcher Survey Training
May 5, 2021
Black oystercatcher in its habitat.\Photo by Linda Fink.
Volunteer training for the annual Black Oystercatcher survey takes place online this year, although the actual survey is conducted in the field. Portland Audubon, which heads up the survey for Oregon, is reaching out to both returning...
May
8
Black Oystercatcher Survey Training
May 8, 2021
Black oystercatcher with chick.\Photo by Heather Roskelley.
Volunteer training for the annual Black Oystercatcher survey takes place online this year, although the actual survey is conducted in the field. Portland Audubon, which heads up the survey for Oregon, is reaching out to both...
May
12
Marine Debris Survey Training
May 12, 2021, Hammond
Fort Stevens marine debris survey in progress.\Photo by Ed Joyce.
One of the locations at which CoastWatch conducts our marine debris survey is at Fort Stevens State Park, just south of the Columbia’s South Jetty. More volunteers are needed to fill out the team, headed by Oregon Shores...
May
12
Talk on Puffin Monitoring
May 12, 2021
Puffins nesting on Haystack Rock.\Photo by Michael Coe.
The “World of Haystack Rock” speaker series will take a look at the iconic puffins which inhabit the rock with a talk on “Just how do you monitor the puffins?” on Wednesday, May 12, at 7 p.m. The virtual presentation is free and open...
Jun
5
Seabird Nest Monitor Training
June 5, 2021
Brandt's Cormorant nesting at Haystack Rock.\Photo by Molly Sultany.
The citizen science project that involves monitoring seabird nesting colonies continues this year, under some different pandemic protocols. If you care about seabirds and would like to consider participating, an online...
Jun
16
Marine Debris Survey Training
June 16, 2021, Hammond,
Marine debris survey at the Fort Stevens site.\Photo by Angela Whitlock.
One of the locations at which CoastWatch conducts our marine debris survey is at Fort Stevens State Park, just south of the Columbia’s South Jetty. More volunteers are needed to fill out the team, headed by Oregon...
Jul
14
Marine Debris Survey Training
July 14, 2021, Hammond
Marine debris survey in progress at Fort Stevens.\Photo by Ed Joyce.
One of the locations at which CoastWatch conducts our marine debris survey is at Fort Stevens State Park, just south of the Columbia’s South Jetty. More volunteers are needed to fill out the team, headed by Oregon Shores...
Aug
18
Marine Debris Survey Training
August 18, 2021, Hammond
Marine debris assemblage from an earlier Fort Stevens survey.\Photo by Ed Joyce.
Sep
15
Marine Debris Survey Training
September 15, 2021, Hammond
Marine debris survey at Fort Stevens.\Photo by Ed Joyce.
One of the locations at which CoastWatch conducts our marine debris survey is at Fort Stevens State Park, just south of the Columbia’s South Jetty. More volunteers are needed to fill out the team, headed by Oregon Shores board member...
Past Events
Apr
16
Lecture on Marine Disease
April 16, 2021
Sea star with wasting syndrom.
The Oregon Institute of Marine Biology (OIMB) presents its spring Seminar Series, for the most part at 1 p.m. on Fridays. Next up is Alyssa Gehman of the University of British Columbia, speaking on “Marine disease ecology in a changing environment” at 1 p.m....
Apr
15
Seminar on Public Coastal Perceptions
April 15, 2021
Surveying the public concerning marine reserves.\Photo courtesy of ODFW.
The Hatfield Marine Science Center (HMSC) Thursday research seminar series departs from scientific results to consider public opinion on Thursday, April 15, 3:30 p.m., with a presentation on “Public Perceptions of...
Apr
15
Marine Debris Survey Training
April 15, 2021, Hammond
Marine debris survey participants at Fort Stevens.\Photo by Ed Joyce.
One of the locations at which CoastWatch conducts our marine debris survey is at Fort Stevens State Park, just south of the Columbia’s South Jetty. More volunteers are needed to fill out the team, headed by Oregon Shores...
Apr
14
Ocean Climate Lobby Day
April 14, 2021
Otter Rock Marine Reserve from the air.\Photo courtesy of ODFW.
The climate crisis is an ocean crisis, and the oceans, coasts, rivers and Great Lakes have an important place in climate solutions. Ocean advocates and anyone concerned about climate change is invited to join the Ocean Climate...
Apr
13
Talk on Adaptive Capacity Research
April 13, 2021
Cape Perpetua, aerial view from the north.\Photo courtesy of ODFW.
The Cape Perpetua Young Scientist series of online talks continues with “Understanding Adaptive Capacity: An Analysis of Community Perceptions and Policy Responses to Ocean Acidification and other marine stressors on the West...
Apr
10
Virtual Marine Science Day
April 10, 2021
Hatfield Marine Science Center entrance.\Photo by Sara Schreiber.
Marine Science Day at the Hatfield Marine Science Center is an annual tradition, which usually involves curious visitors roaming the HMSC complex, peeking into labs, watching demonstrations, hearing talks, and participating in...
Apr
9
Lecture on Marine Viruses
April 9, 2021
Mudflats such as those in Tillamook Bay are home to viruses.\Photo by Jordan Epstein.
Viruses are on everyone’s mind these days, but an upcoming talk in Southwestern Oregon Community College’s Geology Lectures Series will invite the audience to consider viruses where we don’t usually think...
Apr
8
Sea Otter Webinar
April 8, 2021
Sea otter in Monterey Bay.\Photo by Joe Platko
The Elakha Alliance, which advocates for researching the possibility of restoring sea otters to Oregon’s marine ecosystems, offers a webinar on “The Case for Sea Otter Restoration in Oregon” on Thursday, April 8, at 6:30 p.m. The online event...
Apr
8
Seminar on Climate and the Sea
April 8, 2021
James Watson and student.
The Hatfield Marine Science Center’s Research Seminar Series continues on Thursday, April 8, 3:30 p.m., with a talk on climate change and the ocean, with special reference to fisheries and marine protected areas. The speaker is James Watson, an assistant professor...
Apr
1
Environmental DNA Presentation
April 1, 2021
Dr. Kellie Carim in the field.
The MidCoast Watershed Council, now holding its community meetings online, offers a virtual presentation on environmental DNA sampling. Dr. Kellie Carim will present “What’s in the Stream? Finding Species Through eDNA Sampling” at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, April...