Publications

Researchers assessed energy values of common nearshore zooplankton in Oregon's gray whale feeding grounds, and compared it to the energetic value of amphipod species fed on by Eastern North Pacific gray whales in the Arctic.

Researchers examined chronic (90 days) exposure by the soft-shell clam, Mya arenaria, to environmentally relevant concentrations of four pesticides registered for use in forestry.

This online tool compiles case studies on alternatives to typical erosion control measures and approaches to acute and chronic coastal hazards.

This case study uses a mixed methods approach to describe this small, specialized fishery and area of coastal habitat.

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

This study demonstrates how pressurized fluid injection of clonal plantlets onto a mesh surfce and the growth of the shoot tissue.

The researchers developed essential blood monitoring markers for monitoring the health of sablefish, also known as butterfish or black cod.

Emily Mazur's research used a mixed-methods approach to evaluate the effectiveness of West Watch, a bimonthly webinar series, and investigates the possibility of it becoming a useful two-way communication tool.

A mixed-methods approach evaluates how NOAA's West Watch can move to a two-way communication tool, facilitating bilateral information exchange between research presenters and their audience.

Doctoral student, Alexandra Avila talks about her research on genetics of PNW rockfish and her other work. Spanish with English subtitles.

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.

Researchers conducted and analyzed a public participation geographic information system mapping survey of Oregon residents to capture uses and perceived values of coastal and marine areas.

This paper documents declines of native northeast Pacific mud shrimp due to infestations by two Asian bopyrid isopod parasites.

In this video, six people describe how Oregon Sea Grant has been making a difference in the areas of fishing, science, education and marine policy.

This study investigates the effects of body condition variability on hormones associated with stress and energy allocation in Eastern North Pacific gray whales.

A unique modeling project developed to address coastal flooding and erosion in Tillamook County, Oregon provides different scenarios based on the uncertainty of climate change and community's potential planning actions.

Quests are fun, free-choice learning adventures that use clues and hints to encourage participants to discover the natural, cultural and historical "treasures" of place and community. This edition contains 27 quests along the Oregon coast.

Shellfish growers and scientists discuss the pieces of yellow rope that come from oyster farms and end up on beaches after oysters are harvested.

The RCRV simulator exhibit at Hatfield Visitor Center provides a realistic 180-degree view from a ship's helm.

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.

This symposium is the culmination of Oregon Sea Grant's 10-week undergraduate summer program. Summer scholars share their experiences and the projects that they completed over the summer.

Research evaluates phenotypic and genetic changes during larval development of Pacific oysters reared in ambient and high pCO2 conditions, both in domesticated and naturalized “wild” oysters from the Pacific Northwest.

This video describes a summer camp which used dance and computer coding to teach kids about how low oxygen in the ocean affects crabs.

hrough this website you can learn about the lives of some of our most iconic gray whales that feed along the Oregon coast, including surviving major injuries, finding mates and having calves, and feeding in specialized ways.

This story map on the restoration work in the Klamath River Basin includes information about the planned removal of four hydropower dams and the effect this work may have on water quality, salmon restoration, and the people in the region.