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.
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.