Oregon Coast Science, Nature, Science of Pacific Ocean

Eclipse Weather for Oregon, Washington, Coastlines - How Clouds May Help Some...
Oregon and Washington will only get 23 percent or less of the sun. Weather, sciences

April 8 Eclipse: What Oregon, Washington, Coastlines Will See
Western Oregon and Washington will only get about 23 to 20 percent. Sciences

Fragile Snowy Plover Nesting Brings Restrictions to Handful of Oregon Coast L...
Only 40 miles of 362 miles are affected. Sciences, south coast

March Marks Two Dramatic But Grim Tsunamis in Oregon Coast History
March 11 of 2011 and March 27 of 1964. Sciences, geology. Bandon, Port Orford

Why Those Quake Swarms Off Oregon Coast? Geologists Provide Answers
Why some were so close to Bandon, how it's affecting Cape Blanco. Geology, sciences

Swarm of Ten Quakes Off S. Oregon Coast, 7 Within Minutes - UPDATE
It started Monday and lasted through Wed morning near Bandon, Port Orford. Marine sciences, geology

Hatfield Marine Science Center's Marine Science Day Returns to Newport, Orego...
Science fair and open house on Saturday, April 13

Velella Like a Thick Carpet at Some Oregon Coast Spots
At least one spot near Newport is report large masses. Marine sciences

Herbert's 'Dune' Not All Sci-Fi: Real Science Behind Oregon Place That Inspir...
OSU has been researching here for decades; Dunes also in trouble. Florence, south Oregon coast

Possible New Killer Whale Discoveries Off of Oregon Coast Waters
A subpopulation that preys differently off Oregon, California. Marine sciences

First Day of Spring Astronomy Above Portland, Oregon / Washington Coast: This...
It will be officially so on Tuesday, March 19 - and there's an eclipse coming. Weather

Razor Clamming Reopens on Central Oregon Coast: Lincoln City to Seal Rock
Open from Lincoln City down to Seal Rock. Lincoln City events, Newport events. Marine sciences

Wondrous Odd Science of Oregon Coast: Glowing, Singing, Flashing
Wondrous Odd Science of Oregon Coast: Glowing, Singing, Flashing. Weather

Velella Velella Return to Oregon Coast: Oddities and Space Junk?
Purple sails, what looks like space junk, more. Marine Sciences

What Leap Year Has to Do with Our Orbit, Solar System: Oregon / Washington Co...
Our solar system, the sun, a pope and Julius Caesar. Sciences

Weather Tips and Quirky Science Finds for Oregon Coast Spring Break
Things that glow, packing for fun, whales, more

N. Oregon Coast's Hug Point Has Its Ancient, Millions-of-Years-Old Secrets
Just a few short miles of Cannon Beach you'll bump into Hug Point. Geology, marine sciences, history

Sci-Fi Connections to Oregon Coast Includes Star Trek, LOST, Stargate, 65
A varied and surprising list from Brookings to Astoria. Sciences

Southern Resident Orcas Off Oregon Coast Designated as Endangered Under State...
Only 76 of this type of killer whale left in the region. Marine sciences

Extremely Rare Fin Whale Strands on Oregon Coast: Attacked by Orcas, Stuck in...
Further updates on fin whale. Sciences

Oregon Coast Fin Whale Update: Sick, Weathered Orca Attack, Fishing Gear
A rare find, attacked by orcas, fishing gear, and very sick. Marine sciences

April 2024 Partial Solar Eclipse Coming to Oregon Coast, Washington Coast
On April 8, between 11:20 a.m. and 11:30 a.m., in and around 23 percent. Sciences

Are the Kooky Little Pyrosomes Coming Back to Oregon Coast? New Sightings
There's still a sizable amount of scientific mystery behind them. Marine sciences

Washington / Oregon Coast Astronomy Fun with Groundhog Day, 'Da Vinci Glow'
Look for a planetary conjunction and earthshine. Sciences

Washington Coast Crabbers, Last Part of Oregon Coast Get Going Feb 1
Commercial crabbing had been delayed weeks. Marine sciences

Two Other Shipwrecks Pop Up on S. Oregon Coast, One a Rarity near Coos Bay
At Horsfall Beach, the Sujameco and the Helen E.. History, sciences

Much of Oregon Finally Sees Sunset Past 5 p.m. - Coast Already There
Seattle has to wait; a lunar eclipse is coming. Sciences, Washington coast

Oregon Coast's Lincoln City to Upgrade Curbs with Accessibility Ramps
ODOT said construction starts later this year. Sciences

Striking Ice Photos from Oregon Coast Show Dangers and Engaging Beauty
Not all of it has been good news: Astoria, Newport, Tillamook, Seaside. sciences

Cannon Beach's Monthly Nature Talks Explore Layers of Oregon Coast Nerdy Fun
Every 2nd Wed: deep science and intense natural beauty. Cannon Beach events

Sea Turtle Rescued at Manzanita Dies, Says Oregon Coast Aquarium
Staff made it down to the beach quickly and found the Pacific green sea turtle. Marine sciences

Beneath Famous Oregon Coast Town: Surprising History, Science of Cannon Beach...
From bunnies to birds then to geologic curiosities. Sciences

Green Sea Turtle Stranded on N. Oregon Coast, but Its 'Lively' State is Hopeful
Cold-stunned sea turtle wound up stuck, Seaside. Marine sciences

Deeper Into Cannon Beach: History and Science Surprises of Oregon Coast Hotsp...
Fiery, spooky beginnings to historic twists

Commercial Dungeness Boats Given the OK Through Rest of Oregon Coast, South W...
From Cape Falcon to Klipsan Beach (Ocean Park, Washington). Marine sciences

Golden Retriever Traumatized by Fall Off Oregon Coast Cliff, Rescued by Coast...
Beach safety, video, Cannon Beach, Ecola State Park. Marine sciences

Girl Injured by Log in Florence Surf, Oregon / Washington Coast Beach Hazards...
Beach safety, marine sciences

Beloved Beach Arch in Newport Crumbles, Leaving Oregon Coast With Bit of Geol...
It survived millions of years, but there's a geology puzzle here. Sciences

In the Throes of Oregon Coast Whale Watch Week, Why Whales Are Harder to Spot...
But the payoff is you get to witness gnarly breakers. Marine sciences

Moon at Its Brightest, Highest - Planets Put on Show Above Oregon, Washington...
Helping to create a minor king tide, other intriguing sky sciences

Five Trail Closures on Oregon Coast Due to Legal Wrangling, Possibly More Coming
Two in Oceanside, two in Waldport and one in Garibaldi. Sciences

More of Oregon Coast Commercial Crabbing Opens Up
Open now is about Manzanita to the south coast border. Marine Sciences, food, restaurants

Winter Solstice Soon: Most Intense Sunset Colors for Washington / Oregon Coast
This Thursday, there's something a little unusual in the skies. Sciences South coast events, Florence events, Newport events, Lincoln City events, Pacific City events, Rockaway Beach events, events, Seaside events, Astoria events

UPDATE: Solar Flare Erupts on Sun, Largest in Years / Video - What Washington...
An X2.8 solar flare; among the highest. Weather, astronomy

Stranded and Cold-Stunned, Olive Ridley Turtle Gets a Happier Ending | Newpor...
Oregon coast news: turtle on its way to San Diego for eventual release. Marine science news.

Aftermath of December 7 Shifted Life on Oregon Coast: World War II Patrols, B...
This could've been the frontline to any invasion. Sciences, Coos Bay, history, Oceanside, Seaside, Cannon Beach, Arch Cape, Yachats, Bandon, Lincoln City

Commercial Dungeness Crab Starts on Half of Oregon Coast
Opens Dec 16 from Cape Foulweather to the California border. Marine sciences

Winter's Dramatic Changes on Oregon Coast Can Include Shipwrecks, Caves, Enti...
Even the configuration of a beach can shift. Marine sciences

Large Section of Oregon Coast Back Open to Razor Clamming, Including Tillamoo...
Seal Rock to Cannon Beach. Marine sciences

Large Patches of Dead Oregon Coast Birds Usually Not a Concern, But Virus Pos...
It's mostly just tidal action, but carcasses may have a virus. Sciences

Tufted Puffin Numbers Up at Cannon Beach but Down on Rest of Oregon Coast
From 74 to 106 puffins in Cannon Beach, but down by thousands regionally: Bandon, Gold Beach. Sciences

Sea Turtle Stranding Season Again on Washington / Oregon Coast. Be on the Loo...
They get cold-stunned by surprise NW waters. Marine sciences

Random Night Shot Proof You Should Look Up: What's Next Oregon / Washington C...
Meteor showers, False Dawn, Fireballs, ISS, Satellites. Sciences

Busy, Even Tragic Weekend for N. Oregon Coast Sheriffs and Rescuers; 1 Death
Four were rescued, one apparent suicide. Sciences, beach safety

Happy Exploding Whale Day: More to Oregon Coast Legend, Two Similar Whale Inc...
Another blown up in the 30s, an Imploding Whale, film almost lost. Marine sciences

No, It's Not a Great White - Salmon Shark Found on N. Oregon Coast's Cannon B...
This toothy beastie that washed ashore at can still be helpful. Marine sciences

Popular Oregon Coast Range Park Begins Rolling Trail Closures: LL Stub Stewar...
Tree thinning to improve the health of the 164-acre park. Sciences

State Police Nab Especially Furry Burglar on North Oregon Coast, But Flees th...
Oregon State Police responded recently to a burglary. Sciences

Video: Whales Cavorting Around Cove at N. Oregon Coast's Seaside
Closeup video and images of a cetacean visit. Marine Sciences