Oregon Sea Grant

10/20/2026

We still have some spots open for our October 26 homeschool event! Register your young scientist today!

10/20/2026

For the last decade, our STEM at Sea-Oregon program has brought 400+ students aboard the R/V Pacific Storm for hands-on ocean research.

Seven miles off the Oregon Coast, 11 teenagers swayed on the deck of the R/V Pacific Storm, learning to keep their balance amid six-foot swells as researchers and crew expertly maneuvered the ship’s A-frame winch to haul samples of sediment from the ocean floor.

10/19/2026

Boaters, where do you go when you have to “go?” There’s an app for that! Download the free Pumpout Nav app and find sewage collection facilities near your favorite boating destination. With winter approaching, many locations will start to winterize equipment. Pins marked in blue on the app indicate cold weather causes them to close for the late fall to early spring. Call the boating facility ahead of time to see when the equipment goes offline and make plans for alternative methods to collect and dispose of sewage generated while on the water.

Oregon State Marine Board

10/14/2026

Happy National Seafood Month! 🦪 Oregon Sea Grant invests in education, research, and extension to support sustainable marine aquaculture in Oregon, benefiting coastal communities, economies, and environments. Find where to buy Oregon mariculture products on our website: https://bit.ly/ORSGaquaculture

10/14/2026

It's time to sign up for FFAST and Drill Conductor training in Port Orford!

Port of Port Orford
Discover Port Orford
OSU Port Orford Field Station

Mark your calendars, November 11–13, three days of FREE safety training are coming back to our community. Whether it’s brushing up on first aid and CPR, learning cold-water survival skills, or practicing emergency response, this course is all about helping you and your crew stay prepared out on the water.

The Drill Conductor portion also meets US Coast Guard training requirements for commercial fishing vessels.

📍 Port Orford, November 11–13
🕗 8 AM–5 PM daily
🥪 Free lunch and snacks provided!

Ready to sign up? Visit www.amsea.org or call 907-747-3287. For registration questions, contact Amanda Gladics at [email protected].

Help spread the word to your crew and fellow fishermen! Big thanks to Port Orford Fishwives and Oregon Sea Grant for brining this training back to Port Orford!

10/12/2026

That’s a wrap on STEM at Sea-Oregon 2026! Our Associate Director of Education Tracy Crews took students from Newport High School, Chemawa Indian School, Oregon Coast Community College, and Oregon State University on research cruises aboard the R/V Pacific Storm to get hands-on experience in marine science.

Working alongside scientists from College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences - Oregon State University and the Marine Mammal Institute - Oregon State University, students tracked blue whales, sorted box core samples from the seafloor, and supported monitoring at the PacWave test site. They used real research tools, including drones and a hydrophone built by a high school intern at OSU Hatfield Marine Science Center. The season ended on a high note! Our final cruise last week set a new STEM-at-Sea record with 18 box cores completed in a single trip.

Thank you to all the students, researchers, and partners who made this season possible! 🌊

10/06/2026

Dear boaters: thank you for using Clean Vessel Act-funded boat waste collection facilities! Your actions help keep Oregon waters clean and safe for all! Hardworking staff at marinas, ports, and parks across the state work diligently to maintain equipment that is free for use.

Boat sewage waste is more concentrated than household waste and contains harmful bacteria and excess nutrients that cause illness in people, harm wildlife, and degrade water quality. Recreational boaters can prevent this pollution from entering Oregon's waterways by using pumpouts, dump stations, and floating restrooms.

10/02/2026

Meet Molly 👋

Hello! My name is Molly Lowney. I am a 2026 fellow with the West Coast Ocean Alliance (WCOA) and Oregon Sea Grant placed at the Blue Lake Rancheria Tribe in Humboldt County, CA. As a fellow, I support the Tribe’s sustainability and environmental departments through environmental policy research, science communication, and administrative tasks. In my research, I have touched on topics like offshore energy, water rights, regional scientific priorities, and sea level rise adaptation. I also participate in WCOA convenings, engaging with Tribes from Oregon, Washington, and California.

This fellowship has allowed me to learn in depth about Tribal sovereignty and governance, areas I had minimal knowledge in previously. The opportunity to learn about the coastal and marine stewardship work being done by West Coast Tribes has also been invaluable to my understanding of coastal science and policy. The interdisciplinary nature of my position has allowed me to engage with science, coalition building, policy, and communications. This breadth of experience has exposed me to the nuances of the challenges faced by coastal Tribes presently and in the future. My hope is to continue working in coastal and marine policy, and I am grateful for the invaluable perspective and experience of working with a Tribe! ​