Oregon Sea Grant

A Catalyst
For Discovery

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Get Involved

We apply science to the important ocean and coastal issues facing our community and engage with coastal stakeholders to help them reach informed decisions. Learn more.

Touch a sea star. Pet an anemone. Marvel at the giant octopus. No matter what your age, the HMSC Visitor Center in Newport offers fun, hands-on learning about marine science and our natural world. Operated by Oregon Sea Grant, the VC welcomes more than 150,000 people each year. Learn more.

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Achievements

We support scientific excellence and innovation, foster new generations of marine scientists and encourage ocean science literacy among people of all ages. Read our 2017-18 Highlights and Testimonals.

Latest from Oregon Sea Grant

Hatfield visitor center in Newport exhibits sea-inspired paintings

A new exhibit of paintings representing the sea and coastal mudflats is on display through July 7 at the Hatfield Visitor Center in Newport.

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Report: Prices and online visibility of coastal tour operators vary widely

Online presence ranged from prominent to nonexistent, and prices charged for comparable services offered by different tour companies varied by as much as 400 percent.

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New Oregon Coast Quests Book features 28 clue-directed hunts in 7 Oregon counties

The 2019-20 edition of the popular "Oregon Coast Quests Book" is now available. It features 28 clue-directed hunts in Clatsop, Tillamook, Lincoln, Lane, Coos, Curry and Benton counties.