Oregon Sea Grant

We made the cover of @oregonstate.edu's biennial engagement report 2025! Catch up on some of our engagement highlights from the past two years. engagement.oregonstate.edu/oregon-state...

BBC's CrowdScience podcast wanted to know if tsunamis affect marine life, and one of the experts they asked was our Aquatic Invasive Species Specialist, Professor Sam Chan. Hear him discuss the fish that made their way to OR after the 2011 tsunami in Japan. (22min mark) www.bbc.com/audio/play/w...

Op-ed: From docks to dinner plates, Sea Grant delivers real value for working waterfronts The Sea Grant program is key to the U.S. seafood sector’s continued growth

An important look into how Sea Grant contributes to the growing maritime economy.

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The Perilous Existence of an Independent Fishing Operation in Newport, Oregon: an Interview with Cari Brandberg - By Brian Bahouth Cari Brandberg is co-owner of Chelsea Rose Seafood in Newport, Oregon. She is also an adoptive parent, a foster parent, a fishing safety advocate, secretary of the Newport Fishermen’s...

Cari Brandberg, co-owner of Chelsea Rose Seafood, shares the challenges of running a fishing operation and highlights Oregon Sea Grant’s FFAST trainings and life jacket program. With only 59% of our FY2025 funding received, these vital safety programs are at risk.

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Big news! Oregon Sea Grant’s Whale Entanglement Project, which maps whale distribution and identifies entanglement risk to help protect whales and fisheries, is a winner of the 2025 W.K. Kellogg Foundation Community Engagement Scholarship Award. Full story: news.oregonstate.edu/news/oregon-...

Community Solutions for Aquaculture Marine Debris | Surfrider Foundation x Oregon Sea Grant YouTube video by Sarah Wolf

Check out this short documentary that Oregon Sea Grant Natural Resource Policy Fellow Sarah Wolf produced with @surfrider.org about their Yaquina Bay Aquaculture Marine Debris Project!
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#marinedebris #science #oregon

The Sharks of Oregon poster just got a major glow-up...21 years after the original! Featuring fresh art by Natalie Donato and science from Big Fish Lab. Sales coming soon + discounts for educators & nonprofits.
#oregonsharks #sharks #oceanography #oregoncoast #science #scienceart #seagrant

Immersion suits save lives—but only if they work. Thanks in part to a Northwest Oregon Works grant, 115 unsafe immersion suits were replaced at recent testing events—one dating back to 1985! Our new kit helps commercial fishers test their gear and better protect themselves. #seagrant
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The federal budget proposal for FY2026 recommends terminating Sea Grant funding entirely.

Please sign our Oregon supporters’ letter by 7/8 (tomorrow): bit.ly/4irPQTT
Contact your delegates: democracy.io#!/
Letters for other states & territories: sga.seagrant.org/letters-of-s...

#SeaGrant #Science

The World’s Largest Organism Is a 35,000-Ton Fungus – At Least, For Now What is the largest organism? Until a few years ago, Oregon’s “humongous fungus” was considered the world’s largest organism. Now, some experts aren’t so sure.

Oregon Sea Grant and the OSU Marine Mammal Institute's Leigh Torres is spotlighted in this fascinating Discover Magazine article—comparing giant fungi to even bigger whales! #Fungi #MarineScience #BlueWhale

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How Oregonians Can Protect the Waters They Love This flipbook is to be used as a guide on how to keep Oregon waterways free of invasive species, why it is important to do so, and what you as a fellow paddler can do to continue to protect these beau...

OSU grad & paddler Alyssa Garcia created a paddler-to-paddler guide to stop aquatic invasive species—featuring her own art & insights! Made with Oregon Sea Grant’s Sam Chan.
📘 Flipbook: online.pubhtml5.com/uxaqa/imoi/
✉️ Need accessible version? Reach out!

#InvasiveSpecies #PNW #PaddleOregon

Oregon Sea Grant-Travel Oregon collaboration promotes outdoor recreation guide certification | Oregon Sea Grant Tourism is one of Oregon’s largest economic sectors, with guided tours playing a crucial role in the tourism and outdoor recreation industry. Guides, such as fishing guides, along with visitors and re...

Our team recently teamed up with Travel Oregon to support outdoor guides with FREE GORP certification—including a new Spanish-language option! Helping more folks lead safe, sustainable adventures across Oregon. 🥾🌊 #ExploreOregon #PNW

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Mini-research boat built by Lincoln County high school students lands 239 days later on Palau island atoll • Lincoln Chronicle Mini-research boat built by Lincoln County high school students lands 239 days later on Palau island atoll

After 239 days and 6,300 miles at sea, a mini-boat built by Lincoln County high schoolers through the Oregon Coast STEM Hub made landfall on a remote atoll in Palau. It was recovered by a local team in impressive condition! Read about its journey here.
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#OregonCoast #Oceanography

Oregon Sea Grant Extension reminds boaters to ‘know before you go’ To keep waterways healthy and sewage free, boat holding-tank pumpouts, portable toilet dump stations and floating restrooms are available across Oregon’s popular boating and fishing areas.

There are many ways to practice safe boating! #NationalSafeBoatingWeek #KnowBeforeYouGo

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Researchers find new species of electricity-conducting organism, name it after Tribe | Newsroom CORVALLIS, Ore. – Scientists have identified a novel species of bacteria that acts as electrical wiring, potentially ushering in a new era of bioelectronic devices for use in medicine, industry, food ...

A newly discovered species of bacteria was found in Yaquina Bay mud! The microbes form filaments that carry electrical currents across sediment. The name Ca. Electrothrix yaqonensis was chosen with the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians to honor the Yaqona people. bit.ly/4mhX7Jg
#science

#ScienceMatters #MarineScience #STEMEducation

It’s Dam Proud Day! This day of giving allows people everywhere to donate to their favorite programs. A gift to Oregon Sea Grant supports our marine education programs at the Hatfield Marine Science Visitor Center!

Consider donating today: www.damproudday.org/organization...

#DamProud

Since last summer, Dr. Cassandra Bliss and Oregon Sea Grant Extension Aquatic Animal Veterinarian Dr. Tim Miller-Morgan have been studying rockfish eyes — setting new standards in aquatic animal medicine!

#FishEyeExams #OregonSeaGrant #AquaticVet

Currently, Sea Grant is at risk of losing all federal funding. Please sign our letter and share this skeet to make a difference. #SeaGrant

To sign: bit.ly/4irPQTT
To learn more about Oregon Sea Grant: seagrant.oregonstate.edu/about-oregon...

For #NationalStudentEmploymentWeek, we’re celebrating @oregonstate.edu students Camden Galen & Adrian Mobley, who turned a high school idea into a real-world tsunami alert system—now being built at Hatfield with support from OregonSeaGrant & @noaa.gov #emergencypreparedness

FLIPP for Lifejackets | College of Health With the help of fishermen, we will be working with manufacturers in the design of lifejackets that will be more comfortable and easier to work in.

Oregon Sea Grant is a proud supporter of this program. Learn more about FLIPP and watch the full video here: health.oregonstate.edu/research/osh...

Commercial fishing is one of the most dangerous jobs in the U.S. Yet, due to factors like comfort and accessibility, many fishermen aren’t wearing lifejackets. The Fishermen Led Injury Prevention Program is helping fishermen stay safe on the job without compromising comfort or efficiency #lifejacket

Professor David Hendrix photographed this literal ray of spring equinox light shining through the skybridge connecting Cordley Hall and the Agriculture & Life Sciences Building. It’s a phenomenon he’s dubbed “BeaverHenge” because it only happens during the equinox. 🦫✨

Happy spring, everyone!

Meet Matt Solberg, our Fisheries Workforce Development Fellow! Matt collaborates with local schools to offer fisherman first aid & safety training. He also works with Northwest Oregon Works to address barriers for new entrants to the workforce by providing commercial fishing gear!

#FellowFriday

Marine Science Day | Hatfield Marine Science Center Hatfield Marine Science Day 2024 returns in-person on Saturday, April 13, from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend our annual science fair and open house featuring the marine science progra...

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#marinescience #oceanscience #oceanography #oregoncoast #pnw #science #stem

Dive into Hatfield Marine Science Day on April 12, 10 AM – 4 PM, at Hatfield Marine Science Center in Newport! Enjoy tours, films from Big Blue Film Fest 2025, and activities with real scientists. Kids can play and learn in the Kid Zone! This free, family-friendly event is perfect for all ages. 🪸🌊

Last year, we leveraged a $4 million federal investment to secure $7.2 million in additional funding, generating $14 million in additional economic benefits.

Thank you to all our local and regional community partners who collaborate with us to support Oregon’s coastal and ocean needs!

Meet Madison Bargas, an ORSG Fellow. Her research explores how spatial factors influence black rockfish growth in the California Current and Gulf of Alaska. Passionate about community, she values collaborating with fishers who have long relied on nearshore resources. #FellowFriday #oceanscience

Need a break?

Enjoy this calming video of beautiful barnacles, brought to you by Hatfield Marine Science Visitor Center. Video by Jaime Hart.

#calmingvideo #barnacles #relax