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Oregon Sea Grant addresses marine and coastal zone issues through research, extension, and education.
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We made the cover of @oregonstate.edu's biennial engagement report 2025! Catch up on some of our engagement highlights from the past two years. engagement.oregonstate.edu/oregon-state...
Oregon State University biennial engagement report 2025 | Extension and Engagement
RESILIENT RELATIONSHIPS, SHARED GOALS, LASTING IMPACT
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January 21, 2026 at 9:39 PM
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BBC's CrowdScience podcast wanted to know if tsunamis affect marine life, and one of the experts they asked was our Aquatic Invasive Species Specialist, Professor Sam Chan. Hear him discuss the fish that made their way to OR after the 2011 tsunami in Japan. (22min mark) www.bbc.com/audio/play/w...
November 20, 2025 at 8:41 PM
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An important look into how Sea Grant contributes to the growing maritime economy.

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Op-ed: From docks to dinner plates, Sea Grant delivers real value for working waterfronts
The Sea Grant program is key to the U.S. seafood sector’s continued growth
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October 16, 2025 at 11:16 PM
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Cari Brandberg, co-owner of Chelsea Rose Seafood, shares the challenges of running a fishing operation and highlights Oregon Sea Grant’s FFAST trainings and life jacket program. With only 59% of our FY2025 funding received, these vital safety programs are at risk.

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The Perilous Existence of an Independent Fishing Operation in Newport, Oregon: an Interview with Cari Brandberg -
By Brian Bahouth Cari Brandberg is co-owner of Chelsea Rose Seafood in Newport, Oregon. She is also an adoptive parent, a foster parent, a fishing safety advocate, secretary of the Newport Fishermen’s...
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September 18, 2025 at 10:52 PM
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Big news! Oregon Sea Grant’s Whale Entanglement Project, which maps whale distribution and identifies entanglement risk to help protect whales and fisheries, is a winner of the 2025 W.K. Kellogg Foundation Community Engagement Scholarship Award. Full story: news.oregonstate.edu/news/oregon-...
August 27, 2025 at 9:53 PM
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Check out this short documentary that Oregon Sea Grant Natural Resource Policy Fellow Sarah Wolf produced with @surfrider.org about their Yaquina Bay Aquaculture Marine Debris Project!
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#marinedebris #science #oregon
Community Solutions for Aquaculture Marine Debris | Surfrider Foundation x Oregon Sea Grant
YouTube video by Sarah Wolf
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August 13, 2025 at 9:24 PM
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The Sharks of Oregon poster just got a major glow-up...21 years after the original! Featuring fresh art by Natalie Donato and science from Big Fish Lab. Sales coming soon + discounts for educators & nonprofits.
#oregonsharks #sharks #oceanography #oregoncoast #science #scienceart #seagrant
A poster showing the the different sharks of Oregon. All new shark illustrations and updated information. Keep an eye out- Sharks of Oregon posters and brochures will be available for purchase soon.
July 28, 2025 at 11:19 PM
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Immersion suits save lives—but only if they work. Thanks in part to a Northwest Oregon Works grant, 115 unsafe immersion suits were replaced at recent testing events—one dating back to 1985! Our new kit helps commercial fishers test their gear and better protect themselves. #seagrant
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July 17, 2025 at 7:11 PM
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The federal budget proposal for FY2026 recommends terminating Sea Grant funding entirely.

Please sign our Oregon supporters’ letter by 7/8 (tomorrow): bit.ly/4irPQTT
Contact your delegates: democracy.io#!/
Letters for other states & territories: sga.seagrant.org/letters-of-s...

#SeaGrant #Science
July 7, 2025 at 6:08 PM
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Oregon Sea Grant and the OSU Marine Mammal Institute's Leigh Torres is spotlighted in this fascinating Discover Magazine article—comparing giant fungi to even bigger whales! #Fungi #MarineScience #BlueWhale

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The World’s Largest Organism Is a 35,000-Ton Fungus – At Least, For Now
What is the largest organism? Until a few years ago, Oregon’s “humongous fungus” was considered the world’s largest organism. Now, some experts aren’t so sure.
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June 30, 2025 at 11:34 PM
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OSU grad & paddler Alyssa Garcia created a paddler-to-paddler guide to stop aquatic invasive species—featuring her own art & insights! Made with Oregon Sea Grant’s Sam Chan.
📘 Flipbook: online.pubhtml5.com/uxaqa/imoi/
✉️ Need accessible version? Reach out!

#InvasiveSpecies #PNW #PaddleOregon
How Oregonians Can Protect the Waters They Love
This flipbook is to be used as a guide on how to keep Oregon waterways free of invasive species, why it is important to do so, and what you as a fellow paddler can do to continue to protect these beau...
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June 27, 2025 at 6:33 PM
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Our team recently teamed up with Travel Oregon to support outdoor guides with FREE GORP certification—including a new Spanish-language option! Helping more folks lead safe, sustainable adventures across Oregon. 🥾🌊 #ExploreOregon #PNW

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Oregon Sea Grant-Travel Oregon collaboration promotes outdoor recreation guide certification | Oregon Sea Grant
Tourism is one of Oregon’s largest economic sectors, with guided tours playing a crucial role in the tourism and outdoor recreation industry. Guides, such as fishing guides, along with visitors and re...
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June 5, 2025 at 10:43 PM
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After 239 days and 6,300 miles at sea, a mini-boat built by Lincoln County high schoolers through the Oregon Coast STEM Hub made landfall on a remote atoll in Palau. It was recovered by a local team in impressive condition! Read about its journey here.
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#OregonCoast #Oceanography
Mini-research boat built by Lincoln County high school students lands 239 days later on Palau island atoll • Lincoln Chronicle
Mini-research boat built by Lincoln County high school students lands 239 days later on Palau island atoll
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May 21, 2025 at 4:16 PM
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There are many ways to practice safe boating! #NationalSafeBoatingWeek #KnowBeforeYouGo

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Oregon Sea Grant Extension reminds boaters to ‘know before you go’
To keep waterways healthy and sewage free, boat holding-tank pumpouts, portable toilet dump stations and floating restrooms are available across Oregon’s popular boating and fishing areas.
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May 20, 2025 at 8:38 PM
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A newly discovered species of bacteria was found in Yaquina Bay mud! The microbes form filaments that carry electrical currents across sediment. The name Ca. Electrothrix yaqonensis was chosen with the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians to honor the Yaqona people. bit.ly/4mhX7Jg
#science
Researchers find new species of electricity-conducting organism, name it after Tribe | Newsroom
CORVALLIS, Ore. – Scientists have identified a novel species of bacteria that acts as electrical wiring, potentially ushering in a new era of bioelectronic devices for use in medicine, industry, food ...
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May 14, 2025 at 10:04 PM
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It’s Dam Proud Day! This day of giving allows people everywhere to donate to their favorite programs. A gift to Oregon Sea Grant supports our marine education programs at the Hatfield Marine Science Visitor Center!

Consider donating today: www.damproudday.org/organization...

#DamProud
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April 30, 2025 at 4:47 PM
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Since last summer, Dr. Cassandra Bliss and Oregon Sea Grant Extension Aquatic Animal Veterinarian Dr. Tim Miller-Morgan have been studying rockfish eyes — setting new standards in aquatic animal medicine!

#FishEyeExams #OregonSeaGrant #AquaticVet
A person uses an ultrasound machine to look at a rockfish's eye. A digital image is shown on an ipad of a rockfish eye. A person uses an instrument to look at a rockfish's eye. A rockfish is held in a tub of water and analyzed by someone wearing a head lamp used for eye exams.
April 28, 2025 at 9:29 PM
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Currently, Sea Grant is at risk of losing all federal funding. Please sign our letter and share this skeet to make a difference. #SeaGrant

To sign: bit.ly/4irPQTT
To learn more about Oregon Sea Grant: seagrant.oregonstate.edu/about-oregon...
April 19, 2025 at 12:41 AM
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For #NationalStudentEmploymentWeek, we’re celebrating @oregonstate.edu students Camden Galen & Adrian Mobley, who turned a high school idea into a real-world tsunami alert system—now being built at Hatfield with support from OregonSeaGrant & @noaa.gov #emergencypreparedness
A person smiles while holding a large emergency prep device. Two people look at and unlock an emergency prep cache. A visual showing an emergency prep device that indicates an LED Beacon, weather proof housing, and key box. Two people stand next to each other outside and smile.
April 17, 2025 at 11:53 PM
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Commercial fishing is one of the most dangerous jobs in the U.S. Yet, due to factors like comfort and accessibility, many fishermen aren’t wearing lifejackets. The Fishermen Led Injury Prevention Program is helping fishermen stay safe on the job without compromising comfort or efficiency #lifejacket
March 28, 2025 at 7:43 PM
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Professor David Hendrix photographed this literal ray of spring equinox light shining through the skybridge connecting Cordley Hall and the Agriculture & Life Sciences Building. It’s a phenomenon he’s dubbed “BeaverHenge” because it only happens during the equinox. 🦫✨

Happy spring, everyone!
Sun shining and refracting through a skybridge between two brick buildings on a college campus.
March 25, 2025 at 12:13 AM
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Meet Matt Solberg, our Fisheries Workforce Development Fellow! Matt collaborates with local schools to offer fisherman first aid & safety training. He also works with Northwest Oregon Works to address barriers for new entrants to the workforce by providing commercial fishing gear!

#FellowFriday
A person stands in front of a crowd holding a mic. A person leans against crab pots on a boat against a blue sky. Three people stand around a table next to a commercial fisheries pop-up banner. Four people hold a big check for $29K.
March 21, 2025 at 8:46 PM
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Dive into Hatfield Marine Science Day on April 12, 10 AM – 4 PM, at Hatfield Marine Science Center in Newport! Enjoy tours, films from Big Blue Film Fest 2025, and activities with real scientists. Kids can play and learn in the Kid Zone! This free, family-friendly event is perfect for all ages. 🪸🌊
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March 19, 2025 at 6:42 PM
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Last year, we leveraged a $4 million federal investment to secure $7.2 million in additional funding, generating $14 million in additional economic benefits.

Thank you to all our local and regional community partners who collaborate with us to support Oregon’s coastal and ocean needs!
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March 12, 2025 at 5:07 PM
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Meet Madison Bargas, an ORSG Fellow. Her research explores how spatial factors influence black rockfish growth in the California Current and Gulf of Alaska. Passionate about community, she values collaborating with fishers who have long relied on nearshore resources. #FellowFriday #oceanscience
A person stands on a boat wearing waders while holding a fishing pole and a fish. A group of people holding fish and fishing poles smile at the camera while standing on a boat. Two people dissect a fish.
February 28, 2025 at 9:43 PM