Teaming Up for Seal Pups
The animal care community is made up of incredibly dedicated individuals; these community connections make a direct difference to humans and wildlife alike.
Oregon Coast Aquarium Receives Donation from Wildlife Warriors
The Oregon Coast Aquarium (OCAq) is honored to receive a generous donation from Wildlife Warriors, a non-profit charity founded by Steve and Terri Irwin. The donation’s impact is doubled thanks to a recently-awarded matching grant from the Marcia H. Randall Foundation. Through December 31, 2024, the Foundation will match all gifts and pledges, up to […]
New “Puffin Plate” Supports Wildlife Rehabilitation Efforts
The Oregon Coast Aquarium (OCAq) has opened voucher sales for its “puffin plate” – a new license plate that’s bound to fit the bill for Oregonians – featuring one of the state’s iconic seabirds. The new plate’s design was created by Artist Cam Mullins, OCAq’s Graphic Design and Marketing Coordinator. It stars a tufted puffin […]
Guadalupe Fur Seal Passes After Stranding on Lincoln City Beach
Despite collaborative efforts by the Oregon Marine Mammal Stranding Network (OMMSN), the Oregon Coast Aquarium (OCAq) and SeaLife Response, Rehabilitation, and Research (SR³), a Guadalupe fur seal has passed after stranding ashore on a Lincoln City beach.
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 Rehabilitation 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 Sees-Ha Xwee-Nish Marine Wildlife Rehabilitation Center will expand […]
Sea Turtle Story: Loggerhead Strands on Newport’s South Beach
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.
Double the Love for Marine Wildlife
Donations to the Aquarium’s new rehabilitation center will be matched dollar for dollar (up to $50,000) until Earth Day, 2024
Stranded Turtle Catches Flight to California
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.
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.
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.
