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 Rehabilitation Center
The Oregon Coast Aquarium (OCAq) has reached a major milestone in the construction of its new Sees-Ha Xwee-Nish Marine Wildlife Rehabilitation 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.
OCAq Unveils Connected Coasts and Sea Jelly Galleries
The Oregon Coast Aquarium (OCAq) opens its renovated Connected Coasts gallery and new Sea Jelly gallery to the public on Oct. 31.
Teaming Up for Seal Pups
The animal care community is made up of incredibly dedicated individuals; these community connections make a direct difference to humans and wildlife alike.
Bilingual Youth Support Aquarium Efforts
In partnership with Lincoln County School District, the Oregon Coast Aquarium hosts a Bilingual Youth Program, recruiting 9th-12th grade ESL students from Taft and Newport High Schools.
Oregon Coast Aquarium Receives Donation from Wildlife Warriors
The Oregon Coast Aquarium (OCAq) is honored to receive a generous donation from Wildlife Warriors, a non-profit charity founded by Steve and Terri Irwin. The donation’s impact is doubled thanks to a recently-awarded matching grant from the Marcia H. Randall Foundation. Through December 31, 2024, the Foundation will match all gifts and pledges, up to […]
New “Puffin Plate” Supports Wildlife Rehabilitation Efforts
The Oregon Coast Aquarium (OCAq) has opened voucher sales for its “puffin plate” – a new license plate that’s bound to fit the bill for Oregonians – featuring one of the state’s iconic seabirds. The new plate’s design was created by Artist Cam Mullins, OCAq’s Graphic Design and Marketing Coordinator. It stars a tufted puffin […]
Guadalupe Fur Seal Passes After Stranding on Lincoln City Beach
Despite collaborative efforts by the Oregon Marine Mammal Stranding Network (OMMSN), the Oregon Coast Aquarium (OCAq) and SeaLife Response, Rehabilitation, and Research (SR³), a Guadalupe fur seal has passed after stranding ashore on a Lincoln City beach.
