OCAq Receives Accreditation Quarter Century Award |
The Oregon Coast Aquarium is honored to receive an Accreditation Quarter Century Award from The Association of Zoos & Aquariums! This award recognizes 25 years of continuous accreditation and acknowledges our ongoing dedication to AZA standards and policies, in addition to modern zoological practices and philosophies – the hallmarks of AZA accreditation.
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Partnering with Big Fish Lab on Shark Research Efforts |
The Oregon Coast Aquarium partners with Oregon State University’s Big Fish Lab to study sharks, focusing on their movements, behaviors and population dynamics. Recently the team voyaged to Washington’s Willapa Bay. The mission: tag and collect samples from broadnose sevengills.
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Aquarium members can visit the Rice Northwest Museum of Rocks & Minerals for free this month! Just show proof of your Aquarium membership at the entrance.
Learn more on how to become a member, or how to gift a membership:
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September 20, the Oregon Coast Aquarium is hosting a clean-up spanning from the start of SW Jetty Way to the beach! The event will run from 10am-12pm; we ask that participants arrive no later than 10:30am. Participants can stay for any duration and can choose to clean up any length of the 1-mile paved/gravel road or walk 1/4 mile to the beach.
Participants are encouraged to bring their own gloves; collection bags will be provided.
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Interested in becoming a dive volunteer?
To be considered for Fall 2025 Diver Training, please submit a completed Diver Experience Form to volunteer@aquarium.org on or before September 14, and join our New Diver Information Session on October 14.
Follow the link below for more information; for questions or to get in contact with our Volunteer Engagement team, email volunteer@aquarium.org.
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Less than 500 Puffin Plates left! |
We're closer to 3,000 than ever before! Have you ordered yours?
By preordering today, you’re helping establish an ongoing form of support for wildlife rehab and animal care. As with any new license plate at the Oregon DMV, 3,000 vouchers must be sold to push the plates into production. Plus every order receives an exclusive puffin plate sticker!
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Join us for Member Appreciation Day! |
Whether you’re a long-time member or newly joined, you’re invited to Oregon Coast Aquarium’s Member Appreciation Day! Taking place on September 13, this celebration is all about our members and the vital role you play in supporting our mission.
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Don't miss out on these upcoming trading cards this month!
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- 9/1 - 9/7: Striped Skunk for September
- 9/6: Turkey Vulture for Vulture Awareness Day
- 9/13: Sand Dollar for Member Appreciation Day
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9/27: Southern Sea Otter for Sea Otter Awareness Day
- 10/1 - 10/7: American Kestrel for October
- 10/8: Giant Pacific Octopus for Octopus Day
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| Common Murre Chick Practices for the Plunge |
M93 is practicing for the next plunge! This common murre chick hatched last month, and has been leaving the murre nest ledge for short excursions before being shuffled back by Mom and Dad. These wing flaps and practice jumps are telltale signs that the chick will soon start spending more and more time with the rest of the flock in the Aviary pool below!
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Vulture Awareness Day - September 6
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Join us for vulture chats, painting raffles and more on September 6!
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Member Appreciation Day - September 13
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In recognition of our members and the vital role you play in supporting our mission, the Oregon Coast Aquarium is hosting Member Appreciation Day on September 13. Learn more »
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Sea Otter Awareness Day - September 27
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You’re in for an otter lot of fun! We’ll host enrichment sessions, keeper chats, and sea otter themed activities throughout the day. Learn more »
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Join us for some September animal birthdays!
This month features two ambassador animal birthdays--Adrienne the garter snake and Smudge the western painted turtle. Join us for an ambassador animal presentation at noon daily to catch a glimpse of these birthday bunch!
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