Oregon Coast Science, Nature, Science of Pacific Ocean

Star Parties Liven Up Oregon Coast Range, Rooster Rock in Astronomical Ways
16 Jul 2026 at 9:36am
July 18, Aug 12 and Sept 12. Portland events, Seaside events, astronomy, science, Columbia River Gorge

Oregon Coast's 70-Foot Blue Whale Skeleton Gets a Dedication Day, Special New...
13 Jul 2026 at 9:20pm
July 16 brings the special days, with speakers and a whale sounds event. Marine sciences

This is the Week for Spotting Comet 10P/Tempel 2 for Oregon, Washington - But...
13 Jul 2026 at 9:20pm
No moon is about the only way to see it, says NASA. Astronomy. Weather

Most Surreal Seaside Sunset Ever: What It Means for Oregon Coast's Second Sum...
9 Jul 2026 at 5:34pm
Dramatic colors and formations in the sky: the science behind the phenomenon. Sciences

Adorable Fawn Rescued from - of All Places - A Rooftop in Oregon Coast's Astoria
5 Jul 2026 at 5:18pm
Baby deer needs rescue on 4th of July: Reminder of wildlife encounter issues. Safety, sciences

Lincoln City, Neskowin, Oregon Coast Virtual Tour - Maps, All Beaches, Trave...
5 Jul 2026 at 6:29am
Every beach access in Lincoln City and Neskowin, travel updates / news, mileposts, 100s of photos. Sciences, weather

Photos: Aurora Borealis Show Hits a High Note Above Oregon
5 Jul 2026 at 6:29am
Northern Lights documented even in southern Oregon, the coast. Weather, astronomy, sciences, Lincoln City, Florence, Salem, Bend

Cannon Beach, Oregon Coast Virtual Tour - Maps, All Beaches, Attractions, Tr...
3 Jul 2026 at 2:36am
Every beach access, travel updates, mileposts, 100s of photos. Sciences, weather

Video: Orca Spooks Surfer Out of Water on Oregon Coast
2 Jul 2026 at 6:49am
All he knew was a fin, 5-feet tall, was moving behind him. Neskowin, marine sciences, Pacific City, Lincoln City, Oceanside

Oregon Coast News Roundup: Dead Whale, Fatal Vehicle Wreck, Arrests
26 Jun 2026 at 6:51am
19th deceased whale this year; fatal collision Yamhill County. Seaside, marine sciences, Gearhart, Newberg, traffic, true crime

Famous Orcas from Alaskan Rescue Effort Pop Up on Oregon Coast, Blowing Up So...
26 Jun 2026 at 6:51am
The pair were stuck in a lake in 2023 and freed by elaborate means. Marine sciences, Newport

ISS Spacewalk on June 30 and Its Preview: Station Also Visible Above Oregon T...
26 Jun 2026 at 6:51am
NASA and Canada partner to repair a robotic arm in space. Sciences, astronomy

Oregon Man Visits the Sun - Well, At Least Photographically. Video Results Ar...
23 Jun 2026 at 9:05pm
Closeups of the sun taken from Portland, what they show. Astronomy, weather, sciences, Portland, Salem, Seaside, Warrenton

Gnarly, Somewhat Gruesome Video of Killer Whale Attack on Oregon Coast
23 Jun 2026 at 9:05pm
Unusual top-down footage of them hunting a harbor seal. Marine sciences, Seal Rock, Depoe Bay, Newport, Yachats

Science of Summer Solstice: How It Changes Around Oregon, Washington, the Coast
19 Jun 2026 at 9:06am
The 45th parallel can dictate a few things in this region. Sciences, weather, astronomy

Video: Orcas Bouncing, Jumping Out of the Surf in Spectacular Oregon Coast Di...
19 Jun 2026 at 9:06am
Seal Rock was the site of wild jumps, tail slaps. Marine sciences. Whale

Heat Warnings, Advisories Around Oregon, Washington Now Include Coast - Some ...
13 Jun 2026 at 9:54pm
90 to 100 degrees in many areas. Coast sees unusual 80s. Weather, sciences

A Killer Weekend for Spotting Whales on Oregon Coast, Apparently (Video)
12 Jun 2026 at 10:11pm
From Depoe Bay to Manzanita - how you might see them. Whales, marine sciences, weather

NASA Announces Crew, Mission of Next Artemis Launch in 2027
10 Jun 2026 at 7:01am
New details for Artemis III and the four astronauts named for the 2027 test mission. Sciences, astronomy

South Oregon Coast All Summer: Nature, History Events at Bandon's Bullards Be...
8 Jun 2026 at 12:09am
From now through August there a ton of Bandon events. Literally

Chances of Aurora Borealis Tonight for Washington, Coastline - Maybe Oregon
4 Jun 2026 at 8:29am
Early tonight through perhaps midnight, a strong to moderate geomagnetic storm. Weather, astronomy

Orcas Literally Leaping in Celebration on Oregon Coast (Video), and Yes, They...
2 Jun 2026 at 11:05am
When breaching becomes a killer whale party in the Depoe Bay area. Marine sciences

Nighttime Adventures Now: Stars, Planets and Maybe Glowing Sand / Waves for O...
30 May 2026 at 7:01am
Surprises in the skies include an unpredictable meteor shower, vibrant Mars, and possible bioluminescence. Astronomy, sciences

Video: Freaky Pink Critters Hit North Oregon Coast, Nature Disposes of Dead W...
29 May 2026 at 2:02am
Sea cucumbers scattered across the beach and an update on how the gray whale is being removed. Marine sciences

NASA Outlines Moon Missions, Timelines for 2026
30 May 2026 at 7:01am
Update on Moon Base Rovers, Landers, Missions. Astronomy

Space Images of the Day: Latest from NASA, ISS, Marshall, Webb
26 May 2026 at 9:38am
The most stellar of the interstellar: Oregon, Washington and Coastal Astronomy; a constant stream of visual discoveries

NASA Soon to Announce More Plans of Missions to the Moon, Gamma Ray Research
22 May 2026 at 9:34pm
Announcements day after Memorial Day; more on robotic LINK satellite coming. Astronomy, sciences

NOAA Feds Looking Into Crimes After Initials Carved Into Washington Coast Whale
18 May 2026 at 10:02am
Someone had also tried to remove baleen - all federal crimes. Marine sciences

4.1 Quake Rattles Off South Oregon Coast Wednesday, A Few Days After 1.6 Quake
16 May 2026 at 8:00am
Slightly larger than the usual shakers, it created no alerts. Sciences, geology

Oodles of Orcas: Latest Run of Oregon Coast Killer Whales ID'd
16 May 2026 at 8:00am
Two different sets seen from Pacific City down through Coos Bay. Sciences

Skeleton of 70-Ft Blue Whale Will Serve a Higher Purpose on Oregon Coast and ...
16 May 2026 at 8:00am
At Hatfield Marine Science Center in Newport. Marine sciences, Newport events

Scientists Find First Mama Gray Whale and Calf of Migration Season Off Washin...
Video, First sign of good news: baby whale is plump, well fed. Marine sciences

Orcas from This Week ID'd as Some Show Up on South Oregon Coast
Killer whales appear around Winchester Bay, Coos Bay. Newport, marine sciences

Rare Fin Whale Washes Up on Washington Coast: What Necropsy Revealed
Evidence of starvation and a killer whale attack. Salish sea, marine sciences

Galaxy Will Be Missing from Northwest Skies for Awhile
Oregon / Washington Coast astronomy: blazing satellites, extreme low and high tides. Astronomy, weather

Six Orcas Dazzle Oregon Coast - Pacific Northwest Sees 2st Gray Whale Wash Up
Oregon had its fifth dead gray whale; orcas heading south. See video. Marine sciences, whales

Camping and Parking Rate Hikes Kick In Around Oregon, Coastline - More Possible
This season means higher rates and more could be coming. Sciences, travel tips

Yet Another Rare Sighting of Snowy Owl on Oregon Coast - Third This Year
Latest in Newport, two others this year. Sciences

Another Major Fireball Above Washington, Oregon - Caught on Video on the Coast
Reported by over 100 people and mapped by NASA satellites. Astronomy, weather

Super Moon, Blue Moon, Micro Moon and Meteor Shower - All Above Oregon / Wash...
Why we'll be getting extreme large and minus tides, plus meteors and more. Astronomy, weather. Brookings events, Gold Beach events, Port Orford events, Coos Bay events, Bandon events, Florence events, Yachats events, Newport events, Lincoln City events, Rockaway Beach events, Manzanita events, Cannon Beach events, Seaside events, Astoria events

Two More Dead Whales on Oregon / Washington Coast, Why It's Happening
Oregon whale was so decayed it was in two pieces; Washington whale also a gray and emaciated. Sciences, Rockaway Beach, Long Beach

This Weekend's Aurora Displayed Some Rarities Mostly to Central Oregon Coast
What could be light pillars, the STEVE effect and a rare red glow. Weather, astronomy. Seattle, Portland, Washington, Bend, Salem

Two More Whales Wash Up on Washington Coast This Week: One a Rarity
One a Baird's beaked whale the other the 11th gray whale in a month. Marine sciences, Ocean Shores, Moclips

Pacific Fishery Management Settles on 2026 Oregon Coast Salmon Seasons, Keepi...
Some of the guidance keeps whale food sources in consideration. Marine sciences

Another Gray Whale Washes Up on Oregon Coast, at Seaside: Early Observations,...
The sixth in the NW in three weeks; early indications suggest it may have been undernourished. Marine sciences

Now Begins the 'Season of Satellites' Above Oregon, Washington: Summer's Surr...
Not even counting meteors, these satellite trains can create wild colors and streaks in the sky. Astronomy, weather. Brookings events, Gold Beach events, Port Orford events, Coos Bay events, Bandon events, Florence events, Yachats events, Newport events, Lincoln City events, Rockaway Beach events, Manzanita events, Cannon Beach events, Seaside events, Astoria events

Another Dead Whale Stranding, This Time Near Yachats on Central Oregon Coast
Reports differ on whether it was alive at first; scientists are examining the carcass. Marine sciences

After Going Where No One Has Gone Before, Artemis Splashes Down Today: See Ga...
Plans remain for the spacecraft to land near San Diego around 5 p.m. Astronomy, sciences

'Secret Season' on Oregon Coast: April and May's Unique Aspects
Whales, the most photogenic skies of the year, wild foam and minus tides. Weather, marine sciences, travel tips, traffic

More Odd Washington Coast Whale News: Another Seen Inland, Some Necropsy Results
Preliminary findings from the Willapa River whale as another moves inland today. Marine sciences

Finalized Report on Euthanized Oregon Coast Whale in Nov: Many Diseases
The whale at Yachats in November had a multitude of chronic conditions which were killing it. Marine sciences

Washington Coast Dealing with Three Dead Gray Whales and How They Died
Two bodies stranded at Ocean Shores, one swam upriver and died. Marine sciences

Run of Unusual Animal Deaths on Washington Coast: Whale Swims Up River, Skinn...
Grisly series of canine deaths, two whale strandings, another gray whale swims upriver then dies. Crime, marine sciences

Orion Spacecraft Photo of Earth Catches a Distinctive, Surprise Little Glow
Something ethereal above us; unique observations of moon already. Astronomy

Oregon Coast / Washington Coast Videos: News, Reviews, Beach Finds, Hotel Ins...
Videos and reels from Oregon coast / Washington coast: what's happening

Washington Coast Okays A Week of Clam Digs Starting Today at Long Beach, Copa...
Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis, and Mocrocks through April 7. Washington coast events, sciences

Yet Another Great Fireball Above Oregon / Washington - And Why So Many Lately
At 8:36 Sat night, with a bright orange. Also, why so many fireballs recently. Astronomy, sciences, weather

Newport's Hatfield Marine Science Day Brings Oregon Coast Up Close and Personal
April 11 is the annual scientific play day. Newport events

Deceased Whale on Oregon Coast: Scientists May Already Have Clue in Cause of ...
Gray whale in Florence may be connected to 'skinny whales' issue of decade. Marine sciences