OSG Publications

A series of large tanks with monitoring equipment used for aquaculture experiements

Ghost Factors of Laboratory Carbonate Chemistry Are Haunting Our Experiments

This paper examines how seawater carbonate chemistry remains an uncontrolled variable affecting marine biology experiments.

Aerial view of Cape Falcon on the Oregon coast

Integrating oceans into climate policy

Researchers highlight a policy framework to develop terrestrial and ocean-integrated policies that can complement and enhance terrestrial focused initiatives focused on four specific sectors.

Oceanfront homes with boulders piled along the front to protect them from erosion.

Modeling private coastal adaptation through shoreline armoring decisions

This study found that neighbors play an influential role in private oceanfront landowners’ decisions to protect their shorelines from erosion and rising sea levels, which could lead to excessive armoring of the coastline.

River in Europe with a tide gate down to control the flow of water.

More than one million barriers fragment Europe's rivers

A team of international researchers found at least 1.2 million instream barriers in 36 European countries, 68 percent of which are structures less than two meters in height that are often overlooked.

Arial view of flooding in Tillamook, Oregon

Social geometry of collaborative flood risk management

Using the case study of Tillamook County, this study draws upon qualitative interview data to identify and explain social factors that have influenced the outcome of a collaborative, socially engaged flood management project.

Aerial view of Winter Lakes tide gate project.

Tide Gates: Operation, Fish Passage and Recommendations for Their Upgrade or Removal

This document is intended for policymakers so they can make informed decisions about upgrading or removing tide gates in an effort to improve conditions for Oregon’s native migratory fish and other animals and plants that inhabit estuaries.