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Oct
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Seminar on Commercial Whaling in Japan
October 26, 2023, Newport
Minke whale underwater. /Photo by Len Jon on Flickr.
The Hatfield Marine Science Center’s research seminar continues with a talk on the "Five Years Past since the Resumption of Commercial Whaling in Japan." It occurs on Thursday, Oct. 26, at 3:30 p.m., in the Gladys Valley Marine Studies...
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Oct
26
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Environmental Town Hall with Sen. Merkley
October 26, 2023
Seascape.\Photo by Gregory Hinton.
The Oregon League of Conservation Voters is giving Oregonians who are concerned about the environment an opportunity to address Oregon U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley via a virtual “town hall,” taking place on Thursday, Oct. 26, beginning at noon.
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Oct
9
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Global Warming Commission Meets
October 9, 2023
Alsea Bay steps during a king tide.\Photo by Alex Derr.
The Global Warming Commission will meet Monday, Oct. 9. The public meeting will be held from noon to 3 p.m. online.
At this meeting, the Commission will hear presentations from the Oregon Climate Change Research Institute, the Oregon...
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Sep
28
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Forests over Profits Conference
September 28, 2023, Portland
Flyer for the Forests over Profits Conference.
On Thursday, September 28, join the Forests Over Profits conference at the First Unitarian Church of Portland (1211 SW Main St, Portland). In contrast to the corporate ‘Who Will Own the Forest?’ conference, communities and activists will unite...
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Sep
16
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Guided South Slough Kayak Trip
September 16, 2023, Charleston
Sough Slough.\Photo courtesy of South Slough NERR
Join Oregon State University graduate student and Davidson Fellow, Lara Breitkreutz, in a kayak adventure to explore South Slough Reserve estuary’s eelgrass. This trip will take place on Saturday, Sep. 16, from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. You will...
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Sep
13
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Webinar on Offshore Wind Development
September 13, 2023
Floating offshore wind platform.\Photo courtesy of NOAA.
The U.S. Offshore Wind Synthesis of Environmental Effects Research (SEER) project is hosting a free, public webinar series to share the latest research on the potential environmental effects of offshore wind energy development,...
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Aug
21
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Presentation on Communicating Climate Change
August 21, 2023
Flyer for Intro Presentation. /Courtesy of NNOCCI
Join the National Network of Ocean and Climate Change Interpreters for a free introductory presentation on their research-based climate communication strategies. This event will take place on Zoom on Monday, Aug. 21, at 4 p.m. Visit this...
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Aug
11
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Global Warming Commission Meets
August 11, 2023
King tide floods Manzanita Beach.\Photo by Roger Campana.
The Oregon Global Warming Commission will hold a virtual meeting on Friday, Aug. 11, 9 a.m. to noon.
At this meeting, the Commission will focus on solidifying its workplan through 2024. In addition, the Commission will hear...
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Aug
10
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Seminar on Wave Energy
August 10, 2023, Newport
Illustration of proposed PacWave South wave energy testing facility. /Courtesy of OSU
The Hatfield Marine Science Center’s summer seminar continues with a talk on "Testing Wave Energy for the Future: An Update on PacWave South." It takes place on Thursday, Aug. 10, 3:30 p.m., in the...
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Aug
10
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Webinar on Marine Heat Waves
August 10, 2023
Sunset-watchers.\Photo by Sonja Peterson.
Marine heat waves, such as “the blob” that afflicted the West Coast in recent years, are one of many concerns regarding climate change and the ocean. The National Marine Sanctuaries Program of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is...