Get Involved
Looking to get your feet wet in the fascinating world of marine science? Become a volunteer! Learn more about the rewarding volunteer opportunities with Oregon Sea Grant.
Family Fun & Education
Touch a sea star. Pet an anemone. Marvel at the giant octopus. No matter your age, the Hatfield Visitor Center in Newport offers fun, hands-on learning about marine science and our natural world. Take a video tour.
Achievements
Take a look at some of our recent impacts and accomplishments, watch this video, read about our work in 2022-23 (pdf) or view this highlight reel from 2020. For a historical perspective, check out some of our highlights (pdf) over the past five decades.
Oregon Sea Grant News
Oregon Sea Grant awards $1.22 million for coastal and marine research projects
Alexander McInturf prepares a sevengill shark in Willapa Bay, WA for tagging. Photo credit: OSU Media (Oregon State Productions).
New Oregon Sea Grant hire to engage with coastal communities to address social, environmental issues
Environmental sociologist Valerie Berseth was previously a postdoc at Canada’s Carleton University
Rise in sea urchins, damage to kelp forests impacts Oregon gray whales and their food
Study funded by Oregon Sea Grant finds that decline in kelp led to drop in zooplankton
New Oregon Sea Grant hire to facilitate community engagement on offshore wind energy
Sara Swett is a new Extension specialist in marine renewable energy and communities
Oregon Sea Grant hires expert in climate adaptation to lead extension and engagement team
Jessi Kershner previously worked at the Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board
Oregon Sea Grant names new associate director of education
Tracy Crews now leads Hatfield Visitor Center, Oregon Coast STEM Hub, and K-12 marine ed