OSG Publications

A close up of a Caribbean spiny lobster under the water. Its long entente are reaching out and upward.

A stakeholder perspective on the Bahamian spiny lobster fishery

This reserch investigates fisher beliefs regarding current and potential regulations and propose management strategies for the Bahamian spiny lobster fishery.

A close up view of a crumpled plastic bottle on the beach is the foreground. It is surrounded by tiny pieces of plastic. In the background is the coastal headlands near Beverly Beach in Oregon.

Aquarium visitor engagement with an ocean plastics exhibit

Researchers designed and installed an ocean plastics exhibit at the Oregon Coast Aquarium in Newport, then evaluated visitor engagement and the exhibit's effects on their reported single-use plastic and plastic-related environmental stewardship goals.

Close up of person holding live Dungeness crab

Assessing the Impact of Fishery Bait on Spatiotemporal Variation in the Feeding Ecology of Dungeness Crab

Toby Harbinon looked at the regional and seasonal variation in Dungeness crabs' stable isotope composition and gut contents to investigate their potential consumption of bait discarded by fishermen.

A pile of Pacific oyster shells.

Barriers and Needs for Sustainable Marine Aquaculture Developement in Oregon

This report summarizes the findings of a survey of individuals working in and around the aquaculture industry to help determine barriers to expanding and current needs.

View of a creek running under an arched bridge.

Beverly Beach Quest

This video features some of the sights, sounds and clues along part of a Quest at Beverly Beach State Park just north of Newport.

Zebra Mussels

Biofouling, Aquatic Invasive Species, and Commercial Fishing Vessels

This educational flyer aims to inform commercial fishermen about the damaging effects of biofouling and provide tips to help them prevent the costly damage of aquatic invasive species.