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Did I just find some fossils?

Q: I have found a lot of shells embedded in a sandstone type material while working up in the hills around Depoe Bay and Lincoln Beach in Lincoln County. This is by far the coolest one so far, I think. Would this be ...

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Oregon Sea Grant: 50 years of making a difference

Oregon State University was designated a Sea Grant college on Sept. 17, 1971, and thus Oregon Sea Grant was officially created. In this video, six people describe how Oregon Sea Grant has been making a difference in the ...

Sep 2021 | Video

How long can zebra mussels live out of water? A math model.

Students use an online quarantine estimator to determine how long zebra mussels can survive out of water. By varying the settings, such as location in country and month of the year, students can observe how the time needed to dry a boat is related to the time of year and the local climate (humidity and temperature). This curriculum on invasive zebra and quagga mussels is part of the Menace to the West on Oregon Sea Grant's website.

Mar 2021 | Online resource

Zebra & Quagga Mussels: Species Guide At A Glance

This is a one-page fact sheet about invasive zebra and quagga mussels. It includes a map of the U.S. where the mussels have spread and other quick facts. The sheet is part of the invasive species curriculum Menace to the West. It is hosted on the Oregon Sea Grant website.

Samuel Chan, Tania Siemens, Rick Cooper | Mar 2021 | Online resource

Pest Alert: Invasive zebra mussels arrive in Oregon in “moss” balls sold for aquariums

Pest alert! The highly invasive Zebra mussels have made it into Oregon through moss balls, popular among aquarium hobbyists and commonly sold in pet stores.

Adriene Koett-Cronn, Samuel Chan | Mar 2021 | Article

Fish Habitat and Riparian Management

This class covers the principles of salmonid biology (including life cycles, ecological needs at various life stages, etc.) and introduces the audience to freshwater habitat components that are key to the survival of native species...

Guillermo Giannico | Nov 2020 | Video

Can native frogs and fish coexist in a small backyard pond?

Q: I have a backyard pond that is pretty small- about 5x10. I was told that getting fish would help keep the pond clean of algae, which would be helpful. But I'd love to have frogs and a local garden center has native ...

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Shop at the Dock Garibaldi: Interview with Amanda Cavitt of the Garibaldi Bistro

Meet Amanda Cavitt, the General Manager of the Garibaldi Portside Bistro. She shares her insights on keeping seafood on the menu during the COVID-19 pandemic, how they prepare their smoked albacore tuna melt, and her advice for learning how cook seafood at home.

Amanda Gladics | May 2020 | Video

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.

Amanda Gladics, Jamie Doyle, Angee Doerr, Adriene Koett-Cronn | May 2020 | Online resource Peer reviewed (Gray level)