Communications
Getting research-based information to people who can use it: that's the mission of Oregon Sea Grant Communications. Using every tool at our disposal - print, video, the World Wide Web - we work to inform the public, near and far, about important issues, fascinating facts, and scientific discoveries that affect the oceans, the coast, and the creatures and people who depend on them.
The Communications staff also supports researchers, extension faculty, the HMSC Visitor Center, and program leaders in meeting Sea Grant's mission. We frequently collaborate with state and federal partners, and other Sea Grant programs around the country on books, videos, and other projects to benefit the public.
Among our many roles, we:
- Produce and distribute more than 10,000 books, brochures and fact sheets on ocean and coastal themes each year.
- Produce short videos, many which have won national awards and been aired on public television.
- Create and maintain a number of marine science and education sites
- Assist print and broadcast media with information and contacts about current ocean and coastal issues
- Provides science-based information to assist the university in advancing its mission
- Assist Sea Grant supported research and outreach faculty with editing, publishing, digital media, photography, media relations, and other communication services.
Communication resources for Sea Grant faculty and staff
- Communications support request form - to help us plan and coordinate with your publishing, Web and video needs
- Publishing for Oregon Sea Grant [.pdf] [HTML]
- Publishing on the Web
- Downloadable Sea Grant logos for your print and electronic projects. Please read the guidelines.
- Photos: Sea Grant Communications maintains a large and growing digital database of photographs that are available for use by program faculty and staff. The database is not on line at this time, but you may contact Rick Cooper if you are seeking specific images or need a general idea of what we have. (Selected photos may also be made available to outside organizations; contact us if you need something in particular.)
- E-mail lists: Sea Grant maintains a number of electronic mailing lists through OSU's mailman list server. For information about setting up a new list, contact Pat Kight.
- Tidings, a quarterly report on Sea Grant Communications activites, now available on line:
- NEW: Breaking Waves, a blog for announcing new publications and videos, research and fellowship opportunities, grant deadlines, meetings and workshops and other Sea Grant news.
- See our Faculty & Staff Resources page for more