Seeing the Bigger Picture: Rockfish Visits the Valley for Diagnostic Imaging
When a yelloweye rockfish showed signs of fluid buildup in its belly, OCAq veterinarians recommended transporting the fish to Oregon State University’s Lois Bates Acheson Veterinary Teaching Hospital for a CT scan.
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.
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.
Sea Lion Humanely Euthanized Following Injury and Decline
A wounded California sea lion was humanely euthanized at Newport’s Port Dock One, following quality of life discussions between the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW), Oregon State University’s Marine Mammal Institute, and the Oregon Coast Aquarium (OCAq).
Sleep in the Deep Returns to OCAq
Oregon Coast Aquarium (OCAq) is excited to announce the relaunching of its highly popular “Sleep in the Deep” program, once again giving guests the opportunity to “sleep with the fishes.”
A Pumpkin for Bunsen
Bunsen is an incredibly curious giant Pacific octopus–will she pull a trick or treat out of this underwater jack-o-lantern?
Annular Eclipse of the Moon(Jelly)
Dine with moon jellies at the Oregon Coast Aquarium! The Moon Jelly Café is open daily.
Oregon Coast Aquarium Joins Air-Quality Tracking Network
To continually track air quality, the Aquarium has joined the PurpleAir network. PurpleAir makes sensors that collect hyper-local air quality data, which people can view online in real time.
Seabird Summer on the Oregon Coast
No matter the season, visitors of all ages can flock to the Aquarium’s Seabird Aviary to share the seabird experience without ever leaving dry land.
Happy Birthday, Schuster!
We’re celebrating 12 years of Schuster the sea otter!
