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2019

What's streamflow got to do with it? A probabilistic simulation of the competing oceanographic and fluvial processes driving extreme along-river water levels

    This paper explores the variability of extreme water levels within the Quileute Indian Reservation on the Washington state coast to better understand the risk of the compounding impacts of various environmental forcing.
    Authors: Serafin, K.A.; Ruggiero, P., Parker, K.; Hill, D.F
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2018

2017-18 Annual Report Highlights

    Factsheet highlighting the impact of Oregon Sea Grant for 2017-18
    Authors: NA
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2018 Evaluation of Pricing and Online Presence of Oregon Coast Tour Operators

    This report is for companies along the Oregon coast that provide guided kayaking, salmon fishing and whale-watching tours.
    Authors: Phillips, Miles
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A sea of troubles? Evaluating user conflicts in the development of ocean energy.

    This chapter focuses on the interactions and potential conflicts between the ocean energy (OE) sector and other users of the sea, as the incumbent OE section increases the demand for space within the marine landscape.
    Authors: De Groot, Jiska; et al
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A self-cleaning biological filter: How appendicularians mechanically control particle adhesion and removal

    Researchers use high-speed videography to better understand the filter structure, hydrodynamics and animal behavior that affect the feeding selectivity of Oikopleura dioca.
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An Oregon Primer on Ocean Acidification and hypoxia Science

    Slide presentation on ocean acidification and hypoxia science given by Dr. Francis Chan at the 2018 Oregon OAH Council Meeting
    Authors: Chan, Francis 
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Assessment of Vessel Disturbance to Gray Whales to Inform Sustainable Ecotourism

    This project integrated research and outreach regarding gray whale (Eschrichtius robustus) behavioral response to vessels, and translated results into community-developed vessel operation guidelines.
    Authors: Sullivan, Florence A.; Torres, Leigh G.
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Coastal Oregon Visitor Industry (Tourism) Workforce Needs Assessment 2018

    This report provides summaries of the opinions of hotel/lodging and coastal visitor-​industry representatives on issues and priorities related to workforce training and education.
    Authors: Phillips, Miles
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Companies blocked from using West Coast ports to export fossil fuels keep seeking workarounds

    Sociologists who have studied how people in the Northwest respond to proposals for large energy facilities in their communities point to factors that could make it significantly harder for local communities to have a say in the development.
    Authors: Olson-Hazboun, Shawn; Boudet, Hilary
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Comparison of Olympia oyster habitat restoration methods in Yaquina Bay, OR

    this study compared the settlement, growth and mortality of wild juvenile Olympia oysters among three shell treatments.
    Authors: Karen H. Law
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Confluence: Spring/Summer 2018

    Confluence is a newsletter of Oregon Sea Grant. Articles feature the supported research and events of the program.
    Authors: Tiffany Woods, Cassandra Profita, Rick Cooper
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Consultation in ocean energy development

    This book chapter provides a consice summary of key issues related to the principles and practices of consultation, drawing on renewable energy scholarly literature and specifically OE literature.
    Authors: Colton, John; Conway, Flaxen; et al
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Determination of intracellular pH in phytoplankton using the fluorescent probe, SNARF, with detection by fluorescence spectroscopy

    Researchers find seminaphtharhodafluor (SNARF) provides robust measurements of intracellular pH in phytoplankton, constituting a useful tool in investigating the effects of ocean acidification and fluctuations in environmental pH on cellular physiology.
    Authors: Golda-VanEeckhoutte, RL; Roof, LT; Needoba, JA; Pe
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Distribution and abundance of juvenile demersal fishes in relation to summer hypoxia and other environmental variables in coastal Oregon, USA

    Researchers investigate the effects of summer hypoxia and other environmental variables along the Oregon coast on the distribution and abundance of juvenile demersal fish that live and feed on or near the bottom of the ocean and coastal shelf.
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Drone Up! Quantifying Whale behavior from a new perspective improves observational capacity

    Researchers find drones allows significantly greater access and video footage of whales with less distrubance to the whales and lower cost.
    Authors: Torres, Leigh G.; Nieukirk, Sharon L.; et al
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Ecological Effects of Tide Gate Upgrade or Removal: A Literature Review and Knowledge Synthesis

    This document reports on findings, conclusions and recommendations derived from scientific literature and knowledge regarding the effectiveness of tide gate removal or upgrade in improving conditions for Oregon’s native migratory fish species.
    Authors: Souder, Jon; Giannico, Guillermo; et al
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Economic Impact of Tourism in Coos & Curry Counties

    These combined factsheets provide highlights of the economic impact of tourism on Coos and Curry counties.
    Authors: Phillips, Miles
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Economic Impact of Tourism in Oregon in 2017

    Factsheet on the economic impact of tourism in Oregon in 2017.
    Authors: Phillips, Miles
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Economic Linkages and Impact Analysis for the Oregon Sea Grant-Operated Visitor Center at the Hatfield Marine Science Center

    This reports estimates the annual economic contributions of Oregon Sea Grant’s Visitor Center at Oregon State University’s Hatfield Marine Science Center in Newport.
    Authors: Sorte, Bruce; McBride, Catherine; et al.
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Effect of metformin exposure on growth and photosynthetic performance in the unicellular freshwater chlorophyte, Chlorella vulgaris

    Researchers investigate the effects of the antidiabetic drug metformin on impairing photosynthesis and downstream effects on plants and algae.
    Authors: Cummings B.M.; Needoba J.A.; Peterson T.D.
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Enhancing a Culture of Preparedness for the Next Cascadia Subduction Zone Tsunami

    This book chapter presents work by the coauthors related to tsunami evacuation and Oregon preparedness.
    Authors: Cramer L.A.; Cox D.; Wang H.
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Environmental stewardship practices of veterinary professionals and educators related to use and disposal of pharmaceuticals and personal care products

    A survey of the use, storage and disposal of pet and human pharmaceuticals and personal care products (PPCP) among veterinary professionals and environmental educators.
    Authors: Lam, J.; Chan, S.; Conway. F.; Stone, D.
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Establishing Interest in and Understanding of the Marine Environment: An Educational and Cooperative Approach Utilizing an Open Source CTD

    This pilot study explores some of the requirements for workforce development and the expansion of ocean literacy by introducing fundamental ocean properties through the application of an open source oceanographic instrument.
    Authors: Black, Ian
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Exploring the Impacts of Climate and Policy Changes on Coastal Community Resilience: Simulating Alternative Future Scenarios

    Models of coastal hazards, ecosystems, socioeconomics, and landscape management are coupled in conjunction with alternative scenario analysis to provide tools that can allow decision-makers to explore effects of policy decisions under uncertain futures.
    Authors: Alexis K. Mills⁠, et al
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Gene expression correlated with delay in shell formation in larval Pacific oysters (Crassostrea gigas) exposed to experimental ocean acidification provides insights into shell formation mechanisms

    In this study, researchers use the delay in shell formation associated with exposure to CO2-acidified seawater to identify genes correlated with initial shell deposition.
    Authors: De Wit, P.; Durland, E.; Ventura, A.; Langdon, C.J
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