Celebrating 10 Years of Oswald the Sea Otter
There’s something special about a 10th birthday—a feeling of pride in having reached double digits, an air of wisdom as one looks back on an entire decade of experiences lived and lessons learned. Oswald the southern sea otter just turned 10 years old, and if one were to ask him to share his insight, it […]
2023 ‘Sea of Lights’
Oregon Coast Aquarium’s beloved holiday light display returns this December!
A Pumpkin for Bunsen
Bunsen is an incredibly curious giant Pacific octopus–will she pull a trick or treat out of this underwater jack-o-lantern?
Sea Turtle Returns to Ocean After Year-Long Recovery
When stranded turtles are reported and transported to the Aquarium, Aquarium staff assess the animal and take measures to stabilize it, with the ultimate goal of rehabilitation and release. While odds of successful rehabilitation may be low, the Aquarium will continue these efforts to save endangered species, with the hope that even one saved turtle can help species recovery.
Annular Eclipse of the Moon(Jelly)
Dine with moon jellies at the Oregon Coast Aquarium! The Moon Jelly Café is open daily.
Oregon Coast Aquarium Joins Air-Quality Tracking Network
To continually track air quality, the Aquarium has joined the PurpleAir network. PurpleAir makes sensors that collect hyper-local air quality data, which people can view online in real time.
Oregon Coast Aquarium Celebrates Sea Otter Awareness Week
The last week of September is Sea Otter Awareness Week! Partners near and far are coming together to celebrate all things sea otter, from their undeniable cute factor to their role as keystone predators. This year’s theme is Restoring Missing Links. Sea otters were hunted to near extinction during the height of the fur trade, […]
Seabird Summer on the Oregon Coast
No matter the season, visitors of all ages can flock to the Aquarium’s Seabird Aviary to share the seabird experience without ever leaving dry land.
OCAq Begins Gallery Renovations
Major renovations to the Oregon Coast Aquarium (OCAq) indoor galleries have begun, paving the way for exciting improvements and new additions.
Our Coastal Connections: Family Workshops Fuel Hands-On Learning
This summer, families got the most from their visit to the coast thanks to a workshop series hosted by the Oregon Coast Aquarium.
