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March for the Ocean

June 9, 2018

A coalition of marine and coastal activists has issued a call for a national “March for the Ocean” next year, to take place on Saturday, June 9, 2018 (the day after World Oceans Day), in Washington, D.C. and in simultaneous marches or flotillas around the country.  The proclaimed slogan: ...

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Albatross Film Screening

June 8, 2018, Portland

Presented in collaboration with HI Portland Hawthorne HostelSurfrider Foundation Portland ChapterUnited Nations Association of PortlandHawthorne Boulevard Business Association and Spirit of 77, they are screening Albatross the film on World Oceans Day, June 8th, starting at 6pm at...

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World Oceans Day Hike

June 8, 2018, North of Manzanita

“With every drop of water you drink, every breath you take, you’re connected to the sea” - Sylvia Earle.

Experience the connection between land and sea during the upcoming World Oceans Day Hike to the summit of Neah-Kah-Nie Mountain (South trailhead) in Oswald West State Park on June 8, at...

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Aquatic Vision Seminar

June 8, 2018, Charleston

Giant Pacific Octopus eye. | Photo by Damian D, Flickr

The Oregon Institute of Marine Biology's Spring 2018 Seminar Series welcomes Dr. Cris Niell, from the Biology Department of the University of Oregon. 

Background on Dr. Neill's reserach: How do we make sense of the visual world around...

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Marbled Murrelet Decision

June 7, 2018, Baker City

Marbled murrelet in flight. | Photo by Harold Moses
Marbled murrelet in flight. | Photo by Harold Moses

At it's upcoming meeting on Thursday, June 7, in Baker City, the Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission will consider adoption of new rules known as “survival guidelines” to protect Marbled Murrelets on state-owned, managed, or leased lands....

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Seabird Survey Training

June 3, 2018, Cannon Beach

Tufted Puffins nesting on Haystack Rock.\Photo by Michael Coe.
Tufted Puffins nesting on Haystack Rock.\Photo by Michael Coe.

If you like to watch birds and care about their welfare, here’s a chance to study seabirds and contribute to science.  Volunteers are needed to monitor seabird nesting colonies near the Cape Falcon Marine Reserve and Haystack...

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Seabird Survey Training

June 1, 2018, Yachats

Sea Lion Caves, a site where seabird surveying will take place.\Photo by Alex Derr.
Sea Lion Caves, a site where seabird surveying will take place.\Photo by Alex Derr.

If you like to watch birds and care about their welfare, here’s a chance to study seabirds and contribute to science.  Volunteers are needed to monitor seabird nesting colonies near the Cape Perpetua Marine...

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Marine Life Histories Seminar

June 1, 2018, Charleston

 

Peanut worm. | Photo by Alvaro Migotto

The Oregon Institute of Marine Biology (OIMB) is offering a scientific lecture by Michael Boyle, Research Biologist from the Smithosian Marine Station at Ft. Pierce, on Friday, June 1, 4 p.m. in the Boathouse Auditorium. His lecture is entitled, "Of...

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Understanding Ecology Seminar

May 25, 2018, Charleston

Blaine Griffen, Brigham Young University. | Photo BYU

The Oregon Institute of Marine Biology's Spring 2018 Seminar Series features Blaine Griffin, from Brigham Young University. Blaine works in the Integrative Biology department, and his lecture is entitled, "Why more students should use...