Fish and aquatic life

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What are these fossils I found in my backyard?

I was digging a trench in my garden for a French drain when I came across a rather large collection of fossilized shells. Any idea about their species, approximate age and whether they are native to my area of Troutdale?...

Carrie Gordon | Apr 2024 | Featured question

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The intriguing life of coho salmon and a conservation opportunity for landowners

What makes salmon unique? Oregon is home to many wonders, including one that swims upstream. Coho salmon are one of seven salmon species native to the Pacific Ocean, all of which share an incredibly unique lifecycle. Salmon ...

Sarah Cameron, David Bugni, Glenn Ahrens | Dec 2023 | Article

Oregon Climate Assessment Coastal Hazards

This chapter of the OCA report looks at recent assessments and analyses that document increasing rates of sea-level rise and erosion along Oregon’s coasts, and measures are being implemented or considered to adapt to these changes.

Aug 2023 | OSU Sea Grant Publication Peer reviewed (Gray level)

Latest News

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4-H Egg to Fry projects bring ecology to life in 10 Portland metro area schools

Students in 10 Portland area schools participated in the classroom projects and released the juvenile fish into local rivers and a lake.

Kristen Moore | Jun 2023 | Impact story

Releasing non-native fish to control mosquitoes is often ineffective and harmful to environment

"Do-it-yourself” solutions aren’t effective for mosquito control, and they aren’t good for the environment.

Chris Branam | Jul 29, 2022 | News story

Researchers use OSU fish collection to detect historical infection of salmon parasites

Decades-old fish stored at Oregon State University proved valuable in learning more about parasites that infect a family of fish that includes salmon and trout in the Pacific Northwest.

Chris Branam | Mar 4, 2020 | News story

More aquatic life resources

• Freshwater Illustrated: Freshwater Illustrated is a Corvallis, Oregon-based nonprofit educational organization with a focus on raising the visibility and the conservation cause of freshwater ecosystems. They create immersive visual stories that introduce viewers to the beauty, wonder, and value of freshwater ecosystems. They produce short format films for web and feature films for broadcast and education. Take a look at their film portfolio.
• Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife: Our mission is to protect and enhance Oregon's fish and wildlife and their habitats for use and enjoyment by present and future generations
• Oregon Conservation Partnership: The Oregon Conservation Partnership is committed to protecting and enhancing Oregon’s natural beauty and conservation values by promoting, supporting, and advocating for voluntary conservation throughout Oregon.