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Oregon Sea Grant

The Oregon Sea Grant serves the state, region and nation through an integrated program of research, outreach, and education that helps people understand, rationally use and conserve marine and coastal resources.

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Resources for Fisherman

Marketing Seafood Directly

The Sea Grant Extension Assembly hosted a webinar about marketing seafood directly.

Jun 2020 | OSU Sea Grant Publication Peer reviewed (Gray level)

First Aid at Sea for Commercial Fisherman

This video describes the Fishermen-Led Injury Prevention Program (FLIPP) and its innovative research that involves commercial fishermen, researchers, extension agents, and coastal community members to understand injuries at sea better.

Sep 2019 | OSU Sea Grant Publication Peer reviewed (Gray level)

Guide to Oregon Fisheries

A short guide to the commonly caught commercial seafood species in Oregon. Includes information on management, season, habitat and life history, fishing gear used to catch it, pounds landed and value of the fishery, and fun facts for 12 of the major fisheries in Oregon.

Jamie Doyle, Amanda Gladics | May 2020 | Fact Sheet

Eat Oregon Seafood - Where to Buy Oregon Seafood

Discover the many different types of seafood harvested in Oregon. These local foods can be used in a wide variety of recipes and are tasty substitutes for seafood shipped from further away. Use the map and business listings below to find seafood caught or grown in Oregon. Search for recipes, or share your own using #EatOregonSeafood.

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Latest News

Oregon Sea Grant research cruises hook students on marine science

Oregon Sea Grant Extension and the Oregon Coast STEM Hub selected students and high-school teachers to join a three-day Oregon State University research cruise.

Tracy Crews | Apr 2024 | Impact story

Sea Grant Extension documents whale movements to mitigate entanglements

Sea Grant facilitators used conflict resolution tools and collaboration skills to help reach common goals.

Leigh Torres, Amanda Gladics | Mar 2024 | Impact story

Sea Grant Extension Shop at the Dock tours return to Oregon Coast

Participants are given behind-the-scenes guided tours of commercial fishing docks to learn about how seafood is caught and how to buy it directly from fishermen selling off their boats.

Chris Branam | Jul 27, 2021 | News story

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Latest Resources

Guide to Oregon Aquaculture

The Guide is intended to increase awareness and understanding of aquaculture in Oregon and serve as a resource for emerging growers in the state.

Jul 2023 | OSU Sea Grant Publication Peer reviewed (Gray level)

Temperature and hypoxia on habitat quality of juvenile demersal fish

Researchers examine the growth rate of juvenile English sole under 15 combinations of temperature and dissolved oxygen levels.

Jul 2023 | OSU Sea Grant Publication Peer reviewed (Gray level)

Improving Gear Marking in the U.S. West Coast Sablefish Pot Fleet

This workshop report summarizes commercial fishing industry input on feasible and practical improvements to gear marking in the sablefish pot gear off the West Coast to improve NOAA’s ability to identify the source fishery of large whale entanglements.

Feb 2023 | OSU Sea Grant Publication Peer reviewed (Gray level)

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U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is designated to protect and preserve wildlife in the United States.
Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife: Our mission is to protect and enhance Oregon's fish and wildlife and their habitats for use and enjoyment by present and future generations
Oregon Sea Grant: Oregon Sea Grant serves the state, region and nation through an integrated program of research, outreach, and education that helps people understand, rationally use and conserve marine and coastal resources.

Meet Our Experts

Angee Doerr

Marine Fisheries Educator

Jamie Doyle

Coastal Community Development

Topics Jamie works on include: marine debris, seafood education, local food systems, seafood processing, working waterfronts, coastal Oregon Naturalist, State of the Coast, and social science research.

Amanda Gladics

Sea Grant Coastal Fisheries

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