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BioBlitz Data Collection Training
April 20, 2019, Newport
Volunteers records findings at an Otter Rock BioBlitz last year.\Photo by Doug Cody.
Those interested in making a special contribution to this year’s “BioBlitz” citizen science events are invited to a training session at the Oregon Coast Aquarium (2820 S.E. Ferry Slip Rd. in Newport), on...
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20
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Marine Debris Monitoring Survey
April 20, 2019, Florence
Marine debris survey at Muriel O. Ponsler wayside.\Photo by Tara Dubois.
A monthly marine debris survey takes place at Muriel O. Ponsler State Scenic Viewpoint, between Florence and Yachats. To join the next survey (either to become part of the team, or simply to learn about the survey and...
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Apr
19
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Lecture on Invertebrate Symbiosis
April 19, 2019, Charleston
Anemone. | Photo by Rena Martin.
Join Dr. Daphne Fautin from the University of Kansas for her seminar titled, "The truth about Nemo" on April 19th at 4:00p.m. in the OIMB Boathouse Auditorium (63466 Boat Basin Rd, Charleston). Admission is free and all are welcome!
This is part of the Spring...
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Apr
12
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Barnacle Lifecycle Lecture
April 12, 2019, Charleston
Dr. George von Dassow. | Photo courtesy of OIMB
Join Oregon Institute of Marine Biology's Dr. George von Dassow for his seminar titled, "The first few exciting hours in the otherwise boring lives of barnacles" on April 12th at 4:00 pm in the OIMB Boathouse Auditorium (63466 Boat Basin Rd,...
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Apr
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Talk on Larvae and Surf
April 11, 2019, Newport
Surf and rocky shore habitat.\Photo by Jeffergray.
The Hatfield Marine Science Center (HMSC) offers a series of research seminars, aimed primarily the scientists and students but open at no cost to the public.
As part of this series, oceanographer Alan Shanks of the Oregon Institute of...
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Apr
10
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Black Oystercatcher Lecture
April 10, 2019, Cannon Beach
Black Oystercatcher. | Photo by Tim Melling
The Friends of Haystack Rock host the Library Lecture Series on the second Wednesday of each month, November to May, 7-8:30 p.m. in the Cannon Beach Library (131 N Hemlock St.). These events are free and open to the public. Friends of Haystack...
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Apr
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Marine Debris Survey
April 10, 2019, Hammond
Marine debris survey in progress. | Photo by Dennis White.
CoastWatch has inaugurated a new site for our marine debris survey, which takes place at numerous sites along the coast. The new location is at Fort Stevens State Park, just south of the Columbia’s South Jetty. New volunteers are...
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Apr
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Marine Debris Monitoring Survey
April 9, 2019, Yachats
From the trail to Cape Cove.\Photo by Molly Sultana.
A monthly marine debris survey is conducted at Cape Cove, just south of Cape Perpetua. To participate, meet at Cape Perpetua Visitor Center (2400 Hwy 101, about three miles south of Yachats) in the parking lot at 10 a.m. on Tuesday,...
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Apr
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Talk on Ocean Acidification
April 4, 2019, Newport
Oregon's ocean--trouble beneath the surface.\Photo by Sara Schreiber.
While sea level rise, intensifying storms, and wildfires dominate discussions about the effects of climate change, the increasing acidity of the oceans is actually one of its most threatening aspects. The nearshore...
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Science Talk '19
April 4, 2019 - April 5, 2019, Portland
Have you ever struggled to explain why your science matters to a non-scientist? Have you ever been frustrated at the way science is covered in the media and used in policy? Have you wondered just what they’re teaching about science these days? Then this particular annual conference is right...