Celebrating 10 Years of Oswald the Sea Otter
There’s something special about a 10th birthday—a feeling of pride in having reached double digits, an air of wisdom as one looks back on an entire decade of experiences lived and lessons learned. Oswald the southern sea otter just turned 10 years old, and if one were to ask him to share his insight, it […]
Oregon Coast Aquarium Celebrates Sea Otter Awareness Week
The last week of September is Sea Otter Awareness Week! Partners near and far are coming together to celebrate all things sea otter, from their undeniable cute factor to their role as keystone predators. This year’s theme is Restoring Missing Links. Sea otters were hunted to near extinction during the height of the fur trade, […]
Marine wildlife, KPassionate communities raise $25K+ for Marine Rehab Center
During a live stream fundraising event, internet supporters contributed over $25,000 to OCAq’s new marine rehab center.
Saving Sea Life – In a Warehouse
OCAq is aiming to close the final funding gap for its new marine rehabilitation center and begin construction — an endeavor requiring a world wide web of support — in 2024.
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 […]
Oregon Coast Aquarium Mourns the Loss of Nuka the Northern Sea Otter
Newport, Oregon — The Oregon Coast Aquarium is saddened to announce the passing of Nuka, the Aquarium’s resident northern sea otter. Nuka passed following an emergency veterinary procedure, which was carried out after staff observed atypical behavior and physical symptoms. The exact cause of Nuka’s passing is unknown at this time; a full necropsy will […]
