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 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 Sis-Xa Xwee-Nish Marine Wildlife Center will expand its capacity […]
OCAq Unveils Rocky Coast Gallery
The Oregon Coast Aquarium’s Rocky Coast gallery opens to the public on May 25, 2024. New tanks, more animals, and major updates!
Earle the Sea Otter Turns 3!
Happy third birthday to Earle the sea otter!
Sandy Coast Gallery Opens!
The Oregon Coast Aquarium unveiled its freshly remodeled Sandy Coast gallery, featuring new tanks, more animals, and major updates.
Sea Lion Humanely Euthanized Following Injury and Decline
A wounded California sea lion was humanely euthanized at Newport’s Port Dock One, following quality of life discussions between the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW), Oregon State University’s Marine Mammal Institute, and the Oregon Coast Aquarium (OCAq).
OCAq Welcomes New Director of Development
Tony Arnell has assumed the position of Director of Development at the Oregon Coast Aquarium (OCAq), following Molly Dumas, who retired after seven years with the nonprofit organization. As a core member of OCAq’s senior leadership team, the Director of Development drives strategic planning, secures annual grants and appeals for programs and projects, facilitates planned […]
Double the Love for Marine Wildlife
Donations to the Aquarium’s new marine wildlife center will be matched dollar for dollar (up to $50,000) until Earth Day, 2024
Elvis, With One “I”
Elvis is a seal of many names–the most common being “Elvis, the Seal with the Red Eye.” However, that nickname has left the building.
At the Root of Rosa’s Tooth Trouble
When mammalogists noted Rosa, the Aquarium’s 10 year old California Sea Lion, had a broken tooth, a plan quickly unfolded.
Sleep in the Deep Returns to OCAq
Oregon Coast Aquarium (OCAq) is excited to announce the relaunching of its highly popular “Sleep in the Deep” program, once again giving guests the opportunity to “sleep with the fishes.”
