Caring for Geriatric Marine Mammals
Animal care at the Oregon Coast Aquarium (OCAq) goes far beyond just keeping them well fed and their habitats clean. Marine species require specialized care, conducted by specialized staff with dedicated expertise.
The top-notch care provided by staff is a primary reason OCAq animals often live to be considerably older than their wild counterparts. In fact, one OCAq resident harbor seal, named Skinny, turned 50 years old this past June, making her the world’s oldest known living Pacific harbor seal
Oswald Gets a Crown
Oswald the sea otter recently had a root canal and needed a crown. While it looks gold, it’s made of titanium and has a yellow metallic finish.
Earle the Sea Otter Turns 3!
Happy third birthday to Earle the sea otter!
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, […]
Happy Birthday, Schuster!
We’re celebrating 12 years of Schuster the sea otter!
The Coolest Otters on the Coast
Oswald, Schuster, and Earle beat the heat with frozen treats.
Marine wildlife, KPassionate communities raise $25K+ for Marine Wildlife Center
During a live stream fundraising event, internet supporters contributed over $25,000 to OCAq’s new marine wildlife center.
Saving Sea Life – In a Warehouse
OCAq is aiming to close the final funding gap for its new marine wildlife care center and begin construction — an endeavor requiring a world wide web of support — in 2024.
