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 Wildlife Center
During a live stream fundraising event, internet supporters contributed over $25,000 to OCAq’s new marine wildlife 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
Saving Sea Life – In a Warehouse
OCAq is aiming to close the final funding gap for its new marine wildlife care 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.
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.
