Oregon Sea Grant

A Catalyst
For Discovery

anemone_600x190.jpg

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.

seaweed_600x190.jpg

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

Sea Grant-funded grad student to help Oregon Legislature with coastal issues

When Oregon’s legislative session kicks off in January, a doctoral student in environmental science will be providing lawmakers with information on marine and coastal issues, thanks to funding from Oregon Sea Grant.

Reyn Yoshioka at the State of the Coast poster session

‘State of the Coast’ conference draws 250 people to Coos Bay

About 250 people attended Oregon Sea Grant’s annual State of the Coast conference, which was held this year in Coos Bay on Oct. 27.

Former OSU student helps Portland brewery win pollution prevention award

Portland’s Widmer Brothers Brewing has won a national award for pollution prevention, thanks in part to an intern who was an engineering student at Oregon State University.