Oregon Coast Science, Nature, Science of Pacific Ocean

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

Two Fireballs Hit West Coast Skies in Oregon, Washington, California - Captur...
One at 8:19 pm, second at 6:06 am. Astronomy, weather

When Oregon Coast Whales Spout Rainbows - Yes, It's a Thing
The one thing whales off Oregon and Washington have in common with unicorns. Marine sciences

45th Parallel Strikes Right Through Central Oregon Coast - Lincoln City Celeb...
April 4 celebration for signage and markers at NW 44th. Sciences

Adorable Chicks Being Born on Oregon Coast Means Some Beach Restrictions
On a handful of beaches, mostly on the south coast. Marine sciences

Whale Watch Week is About to Spring on the Oregon Coast, March 21 - 29
Trained volunteers and park rangers will staff 15 designated viewpoints. Marine sciences. 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

Velella Velella Hit the Oregon Coast and Washington - But Something is Different
Many of the creatures are smaller than usual, indicating unusual conditions offshore. Marine sciences

Oregon State Police Fish and Wildlife Seek Help Finding Bull Elk Poachers
Cash awards are offered for information leading to arrests in this Prineville-area case. Sciences, eastern Oregon

Portland Event a Fundraiser to Bring Sea Otter Back to Oregon Coast
The Oregon Otter Beer Festival at OMSI takes place April 11 to support restoration efforts. Portland events, Pacific City events, Lincoln City events, Depoe Bay events, Newport events, Manzanita events, Cannon Beach events. marine sciences

More Changes Coming to Oregon State Parks Rates, Rules, Special Access Passes
Updates include camping reservation policies and special access passes; drone rule changes postponed. Sciences

'Blood Moon' Eclipse Hits Skies of Oregon, Washington, Coast on March 3
March 3 just after midnight with totality at 3 a.m. Astronomy, weather

Oregon Coast Authorities Monitor Sea Lion with Rubber Band Around Its Neck
Newport: Considered a chronic but not immediately life-threatening injury. Marine sciences

Port Orford's Winter Waters Fest Returns Feb 27 - 28 with Oregon Coast Seafoo...
Second annual celebration of seaweed, sustainable seafood, and yummy stuff. Port Orford events, south coast events

Animal Cruelty Petition Could End Up Banning Most Hunting and Fishing in Oregon
PEACE Act / IP28 could affect the meat industry, farms; but group says need to strengthen laws. Marine Sciences

Elusive, Ethereal Zodiacal Light a Possibility Above Oregon, Washington, Coas...
Weird cone of light in the west just after dark. Astronomy, weather

Ghost-Like Trees on Central Oregon Coast Somehow Upright in Sand - and Geolog...
It's a bit mysterious how they're still there in sand. Sciences

Slightly Rare: Fin Whale Washes Up on N. Oregon Coast - and They Knew It Was ...
Only 3 others have washed up since 2002; this one near Seaside, Gearhart. Video. Marine sciences

New and Old Pals in Lincoln City As Feb Unveils Different Features for Oregon...
Food truck gets a building, a new park, Lincoln City events, vintage shop digital tour, more. Lincoln City's annual Retro Expo returns Feb. 6 - 16, Winter Waters dining series, Natural Arts 'n Science on Feb. 19, Finders Keepers

ODFW Implements Changes Aimed at Cutting Chances of Whale Entanglement Off Or...
Late season rules for commercial crabbing now a month earlier. Marine sciences

Last Night's Aurora Shots from Oregon Coast
A strong storm seen from Newport, Bandon, Port Angeles, Florence, Pacific City, Cannon Beach and more. Astronomy. Sciences