OSG Publications

Sea otter floats on its back with its paws on its face.

Fur or food? Native American use of sea otters before European contact

Zooarchaeological cutmark analysis of sea otter remains from two Late Holocene archaeological sites in northern Oregon. These results affirm tribal assertions of deep-time human-sea otter relationships and use on the Oregon coast prior to extirpation.

A photo of oyster grower rafts and the title Guide to Oregon Aquaculture.

Guide to Oregon Aquaculture

The Guide is intended to increase awareness and understanding of aquaculture in Oregon and serve as a resource for emerging growers in the state.

High-density cultivation and CO2 uptake by panel arrays of the macrophytic red alga

Researchers grew a clonal strain of red macroalga on immobilized mesh panels in a raceway pond and achieve high density. They also measured the CO2 uptake in real time and the cumulative CO2 capture over 23 days.

A pile of Pacific oyster shells.

How Probiotics Saved the Oyster

This video explains how scientists use probiotics to protect oyster larvae against the pathogenic bacteria Vibrio coralliilyticus.

razor clams

Importance of the Pacific Razor Clam Fishery for Oregon Coastal Communities

Interviews with stakeholders and socio-economic analysis finds the razor clam fishery is an important resource for Oregon communities and economy.

Sea otter floats on its back with its paws on its face.

Incorporating social science and human dimensions into reintroducing sea otters on the West Coast

This report provides scientific guidance for incorporating social science and human dimensions into the consideration of potential sea otter reintroductions.