Sea Otter Observation Leads to Seal Rescue Operation
Date: Saturday, January 7 Location: Olympic Peninsula, WA state Weather: high winds, heavy rain What began as a sea otter observation excursion turned into a seal rescue operation after Brittany Blades, OCAq’s Curator of Marine Mammals, heard distressed cries nearby. Blades peered through the fog and pelting rain, trying to find the source of the […]
Tides Turn for Two Stranded Sea Turtles
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.
Grounded Marbled Murrelet Chick Takes Flight
Newport, Oregon — A grounded marbled murrelet chick has taken wing thanks to the collaborative efforts of the Oregon Coast Aquarium (OCAq), Oregon State University’s Oregon Marbled Murrelet Project (OMMP), and the Wildlife Center of the North Coast (WCNC). The marbled murrelet, Brachyramphus marmoratus, has faced rapid population declines due to habitat loss and pollution, and […]
Guadalupe Fur Seal Receives Care at Oregon Coast Aquarium
Newport, Oregon — An injured Guadalupe fur seal is on the road to recovery thanks to the collaborative efforts of the Oregon Coast Aquarium (OCAq), the Marine Mammal Stranding Network (MMSN), and SeaLife Response, Rehabilitation, and Research (SR³). The seal, a male yearling, was found stranded on Salishan Beach and reported by a private citizen to Jim Rice, Stranding Program […]
Rare Nazca Booby Receives Care At Oregon Coast Aquarium
When a Nazca Booby was found hunkered down on the docks of Newport’s historic bayfront, nearly 3,000 miles from its native range, OCAq aviculturists sprang into action. The bird is now at International Bird Rescue in Los Angeles, California for continued rehabilitation and eventual release.
Injured Sea Otter Receives Care At Oregon Coast Aquarium
A sea otter that hauled ashore on Cobble Beach at the Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area was brought to the Aquarium for immediate care.
When Turtles Fly: Loggerhead Catches Flight
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.
