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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

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

Reggae Musician Mike Love Hits Oregon Coast for Seriously Irie Lincoln City Show
The Beach Club in Lincoln City hosts the show on Saturday, June 28. Lincoln City events

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

Washington Coast Opens Up Razor Clam Digs Apri 17 - 23
Clam it up in Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis, and Mocrocks

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

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

'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

First Major Orca Sighting on Oregon Coast of the Year - Look for More Soon
Florence again saw the first sighting; more killer whales are likely on the way.

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

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

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

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

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

Washington Coast Clam Digs Given Green Light in March
Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis, and Mocrocks from March 17 through March 24. Washington events

Redfish Music Fest Returns to South Oregon Coast, March 26 - 29
Port Orford, Bandon, North Bend, Brookings events. Port Orford 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

Deadliest Shipwreck in Oregon Coast History: Nehalem Event Talks About the Le...
Sat. March 14 at the NCRD. Manzanita events, Nehalem events, Cannon Beach events

Oregon Coast's Fishing Industry Reaches Record Economic Impact
After tumultuous pandemic years it bounced back and soared.

The South Oregon Coast Clambake That's Not About Clams is Back: North Bend, M...
Four days of jazz, swing, doo-wop, blues, big band and 1950s rock. South coast events, Coos Bay events

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

Oregon Coast Crabbing Petition Denied, Rulemaking Process Remains on Course
A petition on procedural matters denied; no major changes yet. Whale

Annual 'Maine' Event Returns to N. Oregon Coast's Seaside Aquarium
February 22 brings the fundraiser to Seaside. Seaside 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

Oceanfront Kitchettes in Seaside, Near Gearhart, Near Cannon Beach
Large rooms right up against the surf and Promenade. Watch for whales as you prepare a meal. Seaside reviews, hotel reviews, specials

Razor Clam Dates Set for Washington Coast, Beginning Valentine's Day
February 14 to 19 in four areas with tentative dates Feb 26 - March 4. Washington events

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

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

South Oregon Coast Gets Yummy: Charleston Crab Feed, Robert Burns Celebration
22nd Annual Burns event Feb 7; 41st Charleston Crab Feed Feb 14. Coos Bay events

Rather Large Magnitude 6.0 Quake Off South Oregon Coast, No Tsunami Threat
Happaning about 7:30 p.m. almost 200 miles from Bandon. Marine sciences

S. Oregon Coast Fire Captain Describes Harrowing Rescue at Stranded Ship Near...
Incoming tides, high waves and a ship that was rocking violently. Safety, weather

Mussel Harvesting Reopened on South Oregon Coast
It had been closed from Port Orford southward because of biotoxins. Marine sciences





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Strange Blue Velella Velella Return to Oregon Coast, Some Spots Thicker Than Others
- The alerts are going out: the blue tide has come in. The Oregon coast is getting hit by another wave of little blue creatures called velella velella (or Purple Sailors or by-the-wind Sailors)


Janthina / Violet Snails: Tiny, Rare Purple Weirdos of Oregon Coast
- They are what is known Janthina janthina, otherwise known as the Violet Snail, Storm Snail or even just the common purple snail. Yet there’s nothing really that common about them here on the west coast of the U.S. In fact, no one in Oregon really knows much about them


The Kooky and the Cool on Oregon Coast Right Now: Pryosomes, Ghost Forests
- The small, tube-like creatures resemble plastic to some degree. The crazy thing is they are in actuality tiny colonies of hundreds of other even smaller creatures.


California Sea Cucumber Breathes Out of Its Butt: Weird Washington, Oregon Coast Science
- They are a true freak of the deep along the Oregon coast and Washington coast. The California Sea Cucumber is also known by the names Giant Sea Cucumber and Giant Red Sea Cucumber, and they’re a truly weird mix of alien movie and punk rock aesthetics


Burrowing Sea Cucumber: Oregon Coast Storm Unearths An Interesting Critter
- Weird little critters called burrowing sea cucumbers (Leptosynapta clarki) were suddenly found in abundance


Rarity of Oregon / Washington Coast: the Trippy Mola Mola / Sunfish (Video)
- Mola mola or ocean sunfish usually lives well south of the Pacific Northwest (and reportedly well offshore), but occasionally the kooky, large, semi-round fish wanders as north as British Columbia

Oh, the Lowly Sand Flea: They Should be Exalted on the Oregon Coast - What kind of sand fleas are there on the Oregon coast and what do they do? First of all, they're technically called amphipods. They're a kind of tiny crustacean and not related to fleas.


Tiny and See-Through on the Oregon Coast: Adorable but Eerie
- This tiny see-through beastie is actually a Dungeness crab, but a very baby one. They go through this stage early in life, becoming eerily transparent but with a dash of blue.


Sea Gooseberry: What is That Translucent Thing on Oregon Coast Beaches? Surprising Science
- It’s called a Sea Gooseberry (Pleurobrachi bachei) or comb jelly, and it shows up fairly often during spring and summer on the beaches

Whales and Their Legends: Ewww, 'Globsters' of Oregon / Washington Coast and Their Paranormal Past - Perhaps the grossest thing you can find on the Oregon coast or Washington coast (or any beach in the world) is what is sometimes referred to as the “globster.” It’s a particularly disgusting form of stranded whale corpse

Oregon Coast Science Experts: What is Sea Foam? Foam in the ocean is just sea bubbles, started off by tiny little phytoplankton that have died and the way their skeletons change the surface tension of the water

All About Oregon Coast Whales, Whale Watching

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