CoastWatch Events
Events of interest to CoastWatchers, sponsored by various organizations.
Events that are sponsored or featured by Oregon Shores are highlighted.
CoastWatch intertidal field trip. Photo by Alex Derr.
No events currently scheduled.
Past Events
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BioBlitz Introduction and Training
August 11, 2018, Port Orford
The shoreline opposite Redfish Rocks.\Photo courtesy of ODFW.
On August 12, CoastWatch is leading the last of the summer’s BioBlitz events, which have been focused on the state’s five marine reserves. This time around, we’re tackling the Redfish Rocks Marine Reserve near Port Orford. The...
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Aug
10
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Marine Mammal Stranding Talk
August 10, 2018, Port Orford
Beached whale in Curry County.\Photo by Bill Krause.
Dawn Goley, a professor of zoology at Humboldt State University and coordinator of the northern California branch of the marine mammal stranding network, will give a lecture on Friday, Aug. 10, in Oregon State University’s Port Orford...
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Jul
30
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NAME Annual Conference
July 30, 2018, Portland
CoastWatch Volunteer Coordinator Fawn Custer, one of the organizers of the NAME conference, in action.\Photo by Dennis White.
The Northwest Aquatic and Marine Educators (NAME), with whom our CoastWatch program collaborates every year on the Sharing the Coast Conference, are holding their...
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Jul
28
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Whale Watch Weekend
July 28, 2018, Depoe Bay
Gray whales at Depoe Bay.\Photo by Era Horton.
The seventh annual Summer Whale Watch Weekend will be held July 28-29. The Oregon Chapter of the American Cetacean Society (ACS) is hosting the event at Boiler Bay State Scenic Viewpoint (about a mile north of Depoe Bay) from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m....
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Jul
20
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Seabird Science Hike
July 20, 2018, Arch Cape
Oswald West State Park, between Manzanita and Arch Cape, is the gateway to the Cape Falcon Maine Reserve. Together, these areas create a corridor of conservation stretching from the land three miles into the sea. The Friends of Cape Falcon Marine Reserve and the Audubon Society of Portland...
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Jul
17
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BioBlitz at Cape Perpetua
July 17, 2018, Yachats
Cape Perpetua with Visitor Center to the right.\Photo by Alex Derr.
As part of a series of “bioblitzes” being held during this week at Oregon’s marine reserves, a bioblitz is planned for Cape Perpetua for Tuesday, July 17, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. The Oregon Coast Aquarium is partnering with other...
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Jul
16
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BioBlitz and Beachwalk
July 16, 2018
Aerial view of Cape Falcon.\Photo by Alex Derr.
A series of “BioBlitz” events is being held at Oregon’s marine reserves July 13-17, but the one on July 16 at the Cape Falcon Marine Reserve differs from the others in combining a guided beachwalk with the bioblitz. CoastWatch Volunteer...
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Jul
16
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Yachats Sea Star Survey
July 16, 2018, Yachats
Rocky shores at Yachats.\Photo by Rena Martin.
CoastWatch has conducted a sea star survey at a site at Yachats State Park for several years now. Karen Heere, who has led the team conducting the survey, needs to step down. CoastWatcher Tara DuBois, who also serves as communications...
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Jul
15
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BioBlitz at Roads End
July 15, 2018, Lincoln City
Roads End beach seen from the headland to the north.\Photo by Linda Fink.
CoastWatch has taken on a significant challenge—organizing BioBlitzes for Otter Rock and Cascade Head marine reserves. Participation by CoastWatchers and other members of the public is essential. Make plans to get...
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Tidepool Clinic
July 15, 2018, Lincoln City
Examining a shore crab.\Photo by Rena Martin.
Join CoastWatch for a “tidepool clinic” in Lincoln City on Sunday, July 15, at 9 a.m. Meet at the N.W. 15th St. beach access. The free event is open to all.
For the second year, CoastWatch has joined forces with the Lincoln City Visitor &...