Happy Birthday, Schuster!

We’re celebrating 12 years of Schuster the sea otter!
The Coolest Otters on the Coast

Oswald, Schuster, and Earle beat the heat with frozen treats.
Live Cam Catches Puffin’s Debut

Watch TP175 hatch! The puffling’s debut was caught on live cam, following a 39 day incubation period.
OCAq Mourns Loss of Boots the Beloved Harbor Seal

Oregon Coast Aquarium is saddened to announce the passing of beloved 35-year-old harbor seal Boots.
Aquarium, OSU vets join forces to treat super senior harbor seal

Mammalogists at OCAq are well-versed in geriatric care, utilizing a network of veterinary professionals dedicated to Boots’ well-being.
Marine wildlife, KPassionate communities raise $25K+ for Marine Rehab Center

During a live stream fundraising event, internet supporters contributed over $25,000 to OCAq’s new marine rehab center.
Celebrate Shark and Ray Awareness Day!

Celebrate Shark and Ray Awareness Day with Oregon Coast Aquarium!
Tidepool Tips

Read on for quick tips sure to enhance your next tidepool trip!
Dine with Moon Jellies at Oregon Coast Aquarium

Dine with moon jellies at the Oregon Coast Aquarium! The Moon Jelly Café is open daily.
The Predatory Snails of Yaquina Bay

Just beneath the surface of Yaquina Bay’s brackish water lurks a predator. Its spit is made of acid, and its tongue a ceaseless drill. Littered along the sandy seafloor lies the evidence of its appetite: an array of vacant shells featuring small, perfectly round holes — the remnants of bivalves fallen prey to the voracious moon snail