Aquarium News
Sea Otter Observation Leads to Seal Rescue Operation
Date: Saturday, January 7 Location: Olympic Peninsula, WA state Weather: high winds, heavy rain What began as a sea otter observation excursion turned into a seal rescue operation after Brittany Blades, OCAq’s Curator of Marine Mammals, heard distressed cries nearby. Blades peered through the fog and pelting rain, trying to find the source of the […]
READ MOREOregon Coast Aquarium Welcomes Julie Woodward as Director of Marketing
Newport, Oregon—The Oregon Coast Aquarium is proud to announce and welcome Julie Woodward as the Director of Marketing. Woodward brings over twenty-five years of PR and marketing experience both on the agency and client side. A long-time resident of Seattle, Washington, Woodward has a strong grasp on markets in the Pacific Northwest. Her brand experience […]
READ MOREStranded Sea Turtle Rescued by Dedicated Samaritan in Coos Bay
Newport, Oregon – The Oregon Coast Aquarium admitted a severely injured and hypothermic olive ridley sea turtle this morning for care. Civilians found the turtle yesterday afternoon while walking near Horsefall Beach in North Bend, Coos Bay. Pictures and a video of the sea turtle were posted in a Facebook group, “What’s Happening Coos Bay.” […]
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