Jenny East

Oregon Sea Grant tells boaters where to go when they have to go

Jenny East tells boaters where they can find floating restrooms, pump out their holding tanks or flush away the contents of their portable toilets.
Gooseneck barnacles grow on top of thatched barnacles.

UO study moves seafood industry closer to farming gooseneck barnacles

Juvenile gooseneck barnacles in a lab grew at rates comparable to those of their counterparts in the wild
U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley recognizes Sea Grant Shop at the Dock program at a town hall meeting in Newport.

U.S. Sen. Merkley Recognizes Sea Grant's Shop at the Dock Program

"Thank you, Oregon Sea Grant! The Sea Grant program is a textbook example of a smart and targeted investment in local communities that helps create economic growth," U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley.
Joe Phillips, of fishing vessel Triggerfish, shows off an albacore tuna during a Shop at the Dock tour in Newport in 2016.

Tours in Newport and Warrenton show consumers how to buy in-season seafood

Free tours connect seafood lovers with commercial fishermen and fish markets
Crew members on the Delma Ann haul in a crab pot and hit it against a banger bar to force the crustaceans out of the pot. Because of a fisherman's suggestion, researchers are looking for ergonomic banger bars.

Crabbers offer ideas on how to reduce injuries at sea

Ideas include ergonomic equipment and tips for novice crew members
Michele Longo Eder stands in front of a fishing boat

Study: Women's roles in Oregon fishing industry are changing

As industry regulations change, women become more involved in 'politics of fishing'
Dori Dick

Sea Grant scholar helps NOAA protect marine wildlife amid changing climate

Knauss fellow and OSU grad Dori Dick helps revise guidelines that take climate change into account
Eva Lipiec in Washington, D.C.

Sea Grant scholar briefs members of U.S. House Committee on Natural Resources

Knauss fellow and OSU grad informs Democrats about fisheries treaties, coastal hazards and protections for salmon
two girls look at seagrass in a mudflat

Oregon Sea Grant prepares coastal kids for high-tech jobs

The Oregon Coast STEM Hub has supported over 130 activities for students since 2014
raw oyster on the half shell with lemon and fork

Sea Grant-funded researcher studies how ocean acidification affects oysters

OSU's George Waldbusser is partly responsible for saving the Pacific Northwest oyster industry.
Miles Phillips stands near the bridge that spans Coos Bay.

New Sea Grant hire aims to boost tourism along Oregon’s southern coast

Bandon-based Miles Phillips previously promoted outdoor recreation in Texas
Gray whale breaches

Guidelines help boaters enjoy watching whales without disturbing them

The voluntary guidelines are modeled after those of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

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