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Bringing the Big Blue to you since 1992. linktr.ee/oregoncoastaquarium
Schuster wanted to show you his new #Halloween toy that was donated from our Enrichment Wishlist! 🎃

Thank you for the donation!

Interested in donating an enrichment item and creating specialized experiences? Learn more via the link in our bio.
October 30, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Some say they’re real, others aren’t so sure. Only you can decide for yourself.

Someone has to keep the pumps running, but the elusive nature and unconfirmed sightings of the Life Support Staff have led to their classification as Cryptids of the Aquarium.

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Life Support Staff: Cryptids of the Aquarium
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October 29, 2025 at 7:26 PM
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Today is World Octopus Day. So here is a collection of octopuses I’ve photographed at the Oregon Coast Aquarium.

#Photography 📸
#WestCoastKin #Nature
#PhotographersOfBluesky
#BlueskyPhotography
#ocean #sealife #octopus
#PNW #Oregon #Newport
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October 8, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Educators, join us for our (free!) Educator Open House! Taking place on Saturday, November 8, this is your chance to get more information about planning field trips, collaboration opportunities, and classroom visits and workshops!

Learn more and sign up at aquarium.org/education/teacher-resources
October 7, 2025 at 6:46 PM
#ThingsWeOverhear : Octopus Edition.

Octopuses are masters of disguise, and we totally understand the confusion. We're here every step of the way to help you identify these slippery cephalopods!

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ThingsWeOverhear : Octopus Edition.
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September 25, 2025 at 11:59 PM
By bringing the puffin plate to Oregon’s DMV, you’re helping establish an ongoing form of support for wildlife rehab and animal care at the Oregon Coast Aquarium.

Preorder yours today and get an exclusive puffin plate sticker!
🌊 aquarium.org/puffin-plate 🌊

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Puffin License Plates - Get Yours!
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September 24, 2025 at 10:32 PM
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🦦 Bringing #seaotters back to #Oregon isn’t as simple as opening the floodgates - it takes years of careful planning, science, and a whole lot of teamwork.

Tune into this webinar on 9/22 to learn more! @oregonzoo.bsky.social @orcoastaquarium.bsky.social

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September 19, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Visit the Oregon Coast Aquarium's newest temporary exhibit, featuring larger-than-life sculptures inspired by marine creatures and the threats they face.

Explore Washed Ashore: youtu.be/fu3504Zb4Hc 🌊
Washed Ashore at the Oregon Coast Aquarium
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September 19, 2025 at 5:51 PM
We would love for everyone to experience the wonder of the Oregon Coast Aquarium--but for those who can't make the journey to Newport, we offer outreach programs to bring the wonder directly to you.

Read the full story at aquarium.org/ocaq-outreach-programs
September 16, 2025 at 9:48 PM
A special thanks to Brooke Davis for sharing this photo with us! We love it when the OCAq experience spans generations. 💙

📷: "Jamie and his great grandmother, Meema. He was born exactly 91 years after her on her birthday. They had the most magical time in the tunnel together."
September 2, 2025 at 4:45 PM
🪪Tufted Puffin
📍Seabird Aviary
August 14, 2025 at 5:06 PM
She's just a baby! Meet Pipsqueak, our not-so-giant Pacific octopus.

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Meet Pipsqueak, the not-so-giant Pacific Octopus
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August 1, 2025 at 5:06 PM
The best way to beat the summer heat? Seafood-filled icy treats.

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Otter Love Summer - Sea Otter Ice Treat Enrichment
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July 31, 2025 at 5:07 PM
We Spared No Expense

Video by Aviculturist Marie 🪶
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We Spared No Expense
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July 18, 2025 at 9:37 PM
How do you check up on a 175lb fish? It takes plenty of planning, a team of professionals, and some heavy-duty equipment.

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Checking Up on Thor the White Sturgeon
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July 18, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Little critters make a big difference! Grass isopods cling to the eelgrass and feed on little things in the water—in turn, they serve as prey, transferring nutrients up through the food web.

#Isopods #TinybutMighty #OregonCoastAquarium
July 11, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Keep your friends close and your anemones closer.
July 1, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Happy #NationalSkunkDay! Tune in for a special skunk Q&A and enrichment session!

Striped skunk brothers Jackson and Palmer are part of our ambassador animal program. They work alongside our educators to teach the public about their wild counterparts. ❤️🦨

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National Skunk Day Q&A + Enrichment
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June 14, 2025 at 9:33 PM
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Happy birthday, Skinny! 🦭🎂
Our keepers and marine mammals are wishing this fabulous harbor seal a very happy birthday!

Skinny isn't just aging gracefully, she's making history! 🎉 At 50 years old, Skinny is the oldest known harbor seal in the world at @orcoastaquarium.bsky.social
June 4, 2025 at 2:31 AM
June 3 marked Skinny’s 50th birthday celebration at the #OregonCoastAquarium! Festivities included frozen treats, a pinniped painting session, and fun with fish-filled feeder balls.

A special thanks to Skinny's birthday sponsors--we appreciate you!

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Skinny's 50th Birthday Celebration
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June 6, 2025 at 5:07 PM
We're honored to celebrate Skinny's 50th birthday!

In nature, harbor seals can live into their twenties, while those in human care can live into their thirties—the fact that Skinny is 50 years old is absolutely amazing. Huge thanks to everyone celebrating with us today!
June 3, 2025 at 7:55 PM
However you want to say it, the bottom line is that Skinny is one long-lived seal! At 50 years old, Skinny is double the average Pacific harbor seal lifespan.

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Describe Skinny Using 1 Word Pt. 2
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May 31, 2025 at 10:15 PM
We asked our mammalogists to describe Skinny, our 50 year old harbor seal, using one word...the results were....interesting.

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Describe Skinny Using 1 Word
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May 31, 2025 at 9:58 PM
We’re partnering with organizations across Lincoln County to celebrate #WorldOceanDay! Don't forget: on Sundays Lincoln County locals can visit for $5/person! Just bring proof of LC residency to take advantage of this discount.
aquarium.org/world-ocean-day 🌊
May 29, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Dr. Anna, CVT Margot, and Mammalogist Ashley check up on Skinny! These sessions help us make sure she remains healthy and comfortable through her golden years. youtube.com/watch?v=c0kCE_-Ex2s

Celebrate Skinny's 50th birthday with us: aquarium.org/half-century-seal
Let's Check Up On Skinny!
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May 29, 2025 at 10:47 PM