Links & Resources

The following links provide information about various marine-related subject areas. The Oregon Sea Grant Program is not responsible for any content outside of its own website and therefore cannot guarantee the accuracy of any information provided.

Marine Energy Information and Resources

The Northwest National Marine Renewable Energy Center – NNMREC facilitates the development of marine renewable energy technology via research, education and outreach.

US Department of Energy Marine and Hydrokinetic Database – includes wave, tidal, current, and ocean thermal data and information on energy conversion technologies, companies active in the field and project development

Oregon Ocean Information - Marine Energy Page – information about ocean management and planning activities that affect the future of our ocean ecosystem and economy (link to Marine Energy page)

Seafood Resources

What's Fresh Seafood Guide 2013 – find out harvest dates for salmon, Pacific halibut, Dungeness crab, Albacore tuna, pink shrimp and flounder, sole, rockfish and lingcod

Buying Whole Tuna directly from Fishermen on Docks (YouTube Video) – a great 5-minute tutorial on how to purchase tuna directly from a boat

NOAA Fish Watch - US Seafood Facts – easy-to-understand science-based facts to help you make smart sustainable seafood choices

Oregon Dungeness Crab Commission – consumer and seller information, recipes, general information and helpful links related to Dungeness crab

Oregon Salmon Commission – salmon and trolling facts, information about purchasing and seasons plus the Commission’s newsletter, Tagline

Aquaculture Related Resources

Marine Aquaculture Information – access marine aquaculture information using eXtension, an internet-based collaborative environment where Land Grant University content providers exchange objective, research-based knowledge to solve real challenges in real time

Freshwater Aquaculture Information – eXtension (see above) page on freshwater aquaculture

Oregon Aquaculture Association – association information, events, fish & wildlife links, and resources

National Aquaculture Association – information about the industry, health and nutrition, FAQs, the association and a kids corner

PCSGA - Pacific Coast Shellfish Growers Association – represents growers in Alaska, Washington, Oregon, California and Hawaii and addresses issues such as environmental protection, shellfish safety, regulations, technology and marketing

Other Marine and Fisheries Resource Links

Pacific Fish Trax – information about West Coast fisheries as well as specific information on projects and customers using Pacific Fish Trax

Oregon Ocean Information - Marine Reserves Website – information about ocean management and planning activities that affect the future of our ocean ecosystem and economy (link to Marine Reserves page)

Publications and Activities

Trawl Curriculum – an activity exploring technology changes in the trawl industry

Lincoln County Resources

Newport Fishermen's Wives – a non-profit corporation of fishermen’s wives, mothers, daughters and friends supporting a strong sense of community helping to further the causes of industry, safety, seafood education and family support