I fell in love with sea otters kayaking through a kelp forest
Several years ago, I saw sea otters for the first time up close and immediately knew I wanted to help protect them.
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Shellfish in Oregon are struggling and scientists aren’t sure why
This summer has been tough for many ocean critters in the Pacific Northwest, particularly Oregon's mussels. The reason isn't exactly clear.
Statement: Southern sea otters to retain federal protection
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service makes right call in keeping otters protected, but hope remains that the otters may not need protections for much longer
Orca exhibit makes a splash at the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry
The Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) is currently holding an exhibit that celebrates and explores the orca's past and present in the Pacific Northwest.
Oregon’s gray whales are different, according to new research
Thousands of gray whales migrate up and down our Pacific Coast every year, but a small number of them hang around in Oregon's waters. New research from Oregon scientists indicates that they differ in size when compared to their more transient counterparts.
A marine heat wave is taking a toll on the Pacific Northwest
Across our country our ocean's are facing a marine heat wave. We've all heard the news about how ocean water in Florida has eclipsed 100 degrees, and now the Pacific is warming too.