OCAq Outreach: Coastal Communities and Beyond
For people who can’t travel to Newport to experience the wonder of the Aquarium in person, OCAq offers outreach opportunities to take the wonder to them.
OCAq Receives Accreditation Quarter Century Award
The Oregon Coast Aquarium is honored to receive an Accreditation Quarter Century Award from The Association of Zoos and Aquariums!
Partnering with Big Fish Lab on Shark Research Efforts
Oregon Coast Aquarium partners with Big Fish Lab to conduct research surrounding broadnose sevengill sharks–a species on which, historically, very little research has been done.
All About Nurdles
Oregon Coast Aquarium’s Nurdle Patrol program helps raise awareness about microplastics.
Celebrating Skinny the Harbor Seal’s 50th Birthday
At 50 years of age, Skinny is more than a super senior–she’s currently the oldest living harbor seal in the world.
Little Seal Makes Big Splash at Oregon Coast Aquarium
The Oregon Coast Aquarium has welcomed a new Pacific harbor seal, and while “Garry” is the youngest and smallest of the Aquarium’s seals, she’s making a big splash.
Oswald Gets a Crown
Oswald the sea otter recently had a root canal and needed a crown. While it looks gold, it’s made of titanium and has a yellow metallic finish.
OCAq Reaches Key Milestone in Building Marine Wildlife Center
The Oregon Coast Aquarium (OCAq) has reached a major milestone in the construction of its new Sis-Xa Xwee-Nish Marine Wildlife Center.
Seeing the Bigger Picture: Rockfish Visits the Valley for Diagnostic Imaging
When a yelloweye rockfish showed signs of fluid buildup in its belly, OCAq veterinarians recommended transporting the fish to Oregon State University’s Lois Bates Acheson Veterinary Teaching Hospital for a CT scan.
OCAq Offers Discounted Admission for Qualifying Visitors
Oregon residents enrolled in specific benefits programs can now purchase up to four half-price tickets per visit to the Oregon Coast Aquarium.
