Teaming Up for Seal Pups

A harbor seal pup rests in a shallow pool

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

Skye Whitney demonstrates the sifting process

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.

OCAq Receives $500,000 Challenge Grant from Marcia H. Randall Foundation

The Marcia H. Randall Foundation has gifted $500,000 to the Oregon Coast Aquarium (OCAq) to support the construction of its Marine Wildlife Rehabilitation Center. The Foundation has also issued a $500,000 matching challenge grant, bringing the total donation to $1 million once the match is met. OCAq’s Sees-Ha Xwee-Nish Marine Wildlife Rehabilitation Center will expand […]