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...

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-...

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

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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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

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

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

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...

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

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

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

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. 🪸🌊

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!

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

Need a break?

Enjoy this calming video of beautiful barnacles, brought to you by Hatfield Marine Science Visitor Center. Video by Jaime Hart.

#calmingvideo #barnacles #relax

The Hatfield Marine Science Visitor Center now has a quarterly e-newsletter! Stay in the loop about exhibit updates, octopus antics, special events and more by subscribing with the link below!

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Happy #FellowFriday! Meet Alyssa Purslow. during her Natural Resource Policy Fellowship with Tillamook Estuaries Partnership, she assessed long-term coastal restoration impacts, linking science to policy. "By ensuring data-driven decision-making, we can help safeguard Oregon’s coastal ecosystems!"

We are hiring! Join us as a Seasonal Marine Educator in Newport, OR. Assist with field trips, inspire young minds in marine science labs, and provide hands-on education—all while gaining valuable experience!

Details & application: bit.ly/3UeJfE5

#stemjobs #stemeducation #oregoncoast #educator

Dump Day was last Friday, and while excitement for fresh crab grows, it's tempered by the challenges workers face. Programs like Drill Conductor and Fishing First Aid Safety Training, organized by Oregon Sea Grant Fisheries Extension, help fishermen prepare for emergencies at sea.