OSG Publications

Parasite distribtion and effects on juvenile salmon in Columbia River Basin

This study describes the distribution of C. shasta relative to chum salmon habitat in the Columbia River Basin and assess it potential to cause mortality to juvenile chum salmon.

A round transparent tunacate colony shaped like a wreath floats in the water.

Pelagic tunicate distribution captured by glider-born acoustics

This article reports on the first high-resolution assessment of pelagic tunicates (Salpa thompsoni) and temporal distributions in the Southern Ocean using glider-borne acoustics.

Sea Grant Oregon

Population dynamics, genetic analysis and management techniques for the recreational red abalone fishery

This masters thesis looks at the converstation and management of red abalone in Oregon which is threatened.

Water runs through Stawberry Creek, a small mountain creek with bolders and edged with trees.

Predicting springtime herbicide exposure across multiple scales in pacific coastal drainages

Researchers sampled 16 coastal watersheds in Oregon for current-use water-borne herbicides commonly used in forestland vegetation management. Models predicted south coast sites have higher than average herbicide concentrations, which aligns with findings.

Grassy stream banks on the Slamon River Estuary, Oregon

Recover Rate of Netarts Bay Salt Marsh after 1700 Earthquake

Researchers investigate the timescale it takes a salt marsh to reestablish in Netarts Bay, Oregon, following the 1700 earthquake.

Lush plants grow in water in an area that was restored in the Five Mile Bell project. The area is flanked by trees.

Rehabilitating Valley Floors to a Stage 0 Condition

This article is on Stage 0 rehabilitation practices and presents an initial synthesis of results that provide a foundation for understanding the effects of this approach on river rehabilitation.