Caring for Geriatric Marine Mammals
Animal care at the Oregon Coast Aquarium (OCAq) goes far beyond just keeping them well fed and their habitats clean. Marine species require specialized care, conducted by specialized staff with dedicated expertise.
The top-notch care provided by staff is a primary reason OCAq animals often live to be considerably older than their wild counterparts. In fact, one OCAq resident harbor seal, named Skinny, turned 50 years old this past June, making her the world’s oldest known living Pacific harbor seal
Puffin License Plate Reaches Production
The Oregon Coast Aquarium (OCAq) Puffin License Plate has reached the production stage, meaning Oregonians are that much closer to having a new puffin license plate in-hand.
OCAq Issues Request for Shark Mural Proposals
The Oregon Coast Aquarium (OCAq) is seeking proposals from Oregon-based artists for a wall art installation in its Passages of the Deep exhibit.
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.
