OSG Publications

Sea Grant Oregon

Assessing public views on oil, natural gas, and coal export in the PNW region

This book chapter is about research that investigates public views on fossil fuel export expansions in the Pacific Northwest.

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.

Sea Grant Oregon

Strategies for managing marine disease

This paper illustrates challenges and opportunities to marine disease management, assesses applications for marine disease outbreak prevention, response, and recovery and recommends multiple actions for future marine wildlife disease emergencies.

A sand dune landscape with rolling hills on a clear day. Beach grass is in the foreground.

The State of the Dunes Mini-Conference

Oregon State University hosted a meeting about topics related to Oregon's dunes. Oregon Sea Grant was one of the sponsors. Topics included dune management strategies, carbon storage, plover habitat and native plant revegetation.

Aerial view of Cape Falcon on the Oregon coast

GIS mapping highlights value of coastal resources, conservation areas

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.

A small red and orange Japanese shore crab is measured with a ruler.

Invasive Species Threats and Opportunities

This publication provides a briefing of selected serious threats from invasive species and opportunities to address these issues that span jurisdictions in Oregon.