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
Saving Sea Life – In a Warehouse
OCAq is aiming to close the final funding gap for its new marine rehabilitation center and begin construction — an endeavor requiring a world wide web of support — in 2024.
Glimmer of Hope Shines for Endangered Sea Star
When Aquarium staff discovered a critically endangered sunflower sea star in Yaquina Bay, their hearts soared; when they discovered twenty five, they called their supervisor.
Oldest Harbor Seal on Record Turns 48!
At 48 years of age, Skinny is more than a super senior–she’s currently the oldest living harbor seal on record.
Sealebrating Surgical Success with “Super Senior” Boots
Boots is 35 and thriving. The key to her longevity? Clean eating, plenty of sunbathing, and the highest quality care a seal can get.
Dive in to World Ocean Day at Oregon Coast Aquarium
World Ocean Day highlights the importance of the ocean and the life it sustains. The celebration will feature ocean-themed activities for all ages, including interactive guest displays, raffles, ambassador animal presentations, and a shark dissection.
OCAq Staff Develop Sea Star Wasting Treatment
Oregon Coast Aquarium (OCAq) staff have developed a treatment plan for Sea Star Wasting Syndrome (SSWS), a deadly set of symptoms that have decimated sea star populations.
Oregon Coast Aquarium Mourns the Loss of Nuka the Northern Sea Otter
Newport, Oregon — The Oregon Coast Aquarium is saddened to announce the passing of Nuka, the Aquarium’s resident northern sea otter. Nuka passed following an emergency veterinary procedure, which was carried out after staff observed atypical behavior and physical symptoms. The exact cause of Nuka’s passing is unknown at this time; a full necropsy will […]
Oregon Coast Aquarium Receives Sustainable Oregon Award
The Oregon Coast Aquarium (OCAq) has received an annual Sustainable Oregon Award from the Association of Oregon Recyclers (AOR) in recognition of its continued sustainability efforts.
