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.
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.