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Discover West Coast Seafood

Explore this website to learn about the most commonly available seafood harvested along the West Coast, from California through Oregon and Washington. Learn how West Coast seafood is caught and farmed, where to buy it and how to cook it at home, and who brings it from salty waters to the dock.

Carolynn Culver, Jamie Doyle, Amanda Gladics, Jenna Keeton | Oct 2025 | Online resource Peer reviewed (Gray level)

Oregon State recognized with national engagement award for efforts to reduce whale entanglement

This is the second consecutive year OSU has received a Kellogg regional award and the third time in the university’s history.

Chris Branam | Aug 26, 2025 | News story

NANOOS Visualization System

NVS provides a wide range of products for exploring ocean and weather data.

May 2025 | Online resource

Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees, and Farm-Raised Fish Program

This program known as ELAP provides financial aid to producers who suffer losses from specific adverse conditions not covered by other USDA disaster assistance programs. This includes losses due to disease, certain adverse weather events, and other qualifying conditions affecting livestock, honey bees and farm-raised fish.

Apr 2025 | Online resource

Episode 57: Recreating - Balancing Fun with Ecology

Learn about ecotourism resources just in time for outdoor weather in Oregon!

Lauren Grand, Dr. Ashley D'Antonio | Mar 2025 | Podcast episode Peer reviewed (Gray level)

Oregon Sea Grant encourages clean boating as summer season begins

Free pumpout and restroom options help protect Oregon’s waterways.

Francesca Lear | Jun 11, 2024 | News story

How can you tell the difference between seals and sea lions?

Q: I always see sea lions at the Oregon Coast, and I was wondering how I can tell the difference between seals and sea lions.

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How do I buy fresh seafood from the fishing boats?

Q: How do I find out when and how to buy fish and crabs from the boats as they come in?

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What are these fossils I found in my backyard?

Q: I was digging a trench in my garden for a French drain when I came across a rather large collection of fossilized shells. Any idea about their species, approximate age and whether they are native to my area of Troutdale?...

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The intriguing life of coho salmon and a conservation opportunity for landowners

Coho salmon rely on cool, connected streams, and private forest owners play a key role in their recovery. Learn how your simple restoration efforts can make a lasting impact on this threatened species.

Sarah Cameron, David Bugni, Glenn Ahrens | Dec 2023 | OSU Extension Catalog