Puffin License Plate Reaches Production
The Oregon Coast Aquarium (OCAq) Puffin License Plate has reached the production stage, meaning Oregonians are that much closer to having a new puffin license plate in-hand.
OCAq Issues Request for Shark Mural Proposals
The Oregon Coast Aquarium (OCAq) is seeking proposals from Oregon-based artists for a wall art installation in its Passages of the Deep exhibit.
OCAq Receives Accreditation Quarter Century Award
The Oregon Coast Aquarium is honored to receive an Accreditation Quarter Century Award from The Association of Zoos and Aquariums!
OCAq Reaches Key Milestone in Building Marine Wildlife Center
The Oregon Coast Aquarium (OCAq) has reached a major milestone in the construction of its new Sis-Xa Xwee-Nish Marine Wildlife Center.
OCAq Offers Discounted Admission for Qualifying Visitors
Oregon residents enrolled in specific benefits programs can now purchase up to four half-price tickets per visit to the Oregon Coast Aquarium.
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 […]
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 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 Sis-Xa Xwee-Nish Marine Wildlife Center will expand its capacity […]
OCAq Welcomes New Director of Development
Tony Arnell has assumed the position of Director of Development at the Oregon Coast Aquarium (OCAq), following Molly Dumas, who retired after seven years with the nonprofit organization. As a core member of OCAq’s senior leadership team, the Director of Development drives strategic planning, secures annual grants and appeals for programs and projects, facilitates planned […]
Double the Love for Marine Wildlife
Donations to the Aquarium’s new marine wildlife center will be matched dollar for dollar (up to $50,000) until Earth Day, 2024
OCAq Receives 100k Grant from Travel Oregon
Major renovations to the Oregon Coast Aquarium (OCAq) indoor galleries have begun, paving the way for exciting improvements and new additions.
