Oregon Coast Aquarium News & Announcements

The Sea & Me Opens

Sat, 26 May 2012 12:32:53 -0700

The Oregon Coast Aquarium opens The Sea & Me, a new children’s interactive exhibit, amid Memorial Day weekend festivities, May 26-28, 2012. The opening of the exhibit coincides with the Aquarium’s 20^th anniversary and the beginning of summer hours, 9 am to 6 pm, through Labor Day weekend. Opening weekend will include a performance by Radio Disney, face painting, a children’s craft, behind the scenes tours, Sea & Me giveaways, sea lion kisses, sea lion encounters and interpretive dives.

The Sea & Me is designed to be fun and imaginative, based on a model used by children’s museums, offering play experiences that are developmentally appropriate for children 4 to 10 years old, but kids of all ages will find interactive discoveries to enjoy. The Sea & Me will feature exhibits that invite curiosity and promote interactions within groups, while encouraging discovery and understanding of the habitats of marine and freshwater animals.

“Visitors to The Sea & Me will delve into the ocean on our submarine, haul in a catch on our fishing boat, dig in the sand for seashore treasures and see, hear and touch some really cool animals,” said Kerry Carlin-Morgan, Aquarium Director of Education & Volunteer Services. “For grown-ups, one of the great pleasures in life can still be play.” Carlin-Morgan said the intent of The Sea & Me is to encourage kids and families to get outdoors, connect with nature and engage their curiosity.

Components of The Sea & Me include a Submarine Sea Lab, Fishing Gallery, play area, touch pool and marine displays of animals that inspire inquiry. The Submarine Sea Lab allows children to explore the ocean through interactive displays and the power of imagination. Children can learn to be a deep water scientist aboard a mini submarine and descend into a coral reef through interactive displays and their own imaginations. The submarine will feature a working periscope, simulated ocean views using live animals and modern technology with things to push, flip, turn and twist.

The highlight of the Fishing Gallery is a child-sized fishing boat outfitted with a wheelhouse and fishing gear. Young explorers can slip on rubber bibs and experience life as a fisherman in coastal waters while they learn where seafood comes from and how it is caught.

One of the largest features in Sea & Me is the transformation of the Aquarium Theater into “Create Your Own Ocean Experience,” a free-play area where children can engage in a variety of unstructured activities. The play area includes discovery boxes filled with ocean “biofacts” like shark jaws and whale baleen, ocean-themed books and marine animal-themed costumes with a stage area where young visitors can act out their own ocean adventure.

The Sea & Me extends the interactive experience by offering a new touch pool where visitors can interact directly with sharks and rays. In addition, the Aquarium’s regular touch pool featuring invertebrates from Oregon tide pools is open in the Rocky Shores gallery.

Memorial Day Weekend Activities:

Saturday, May 26

KYTE-FM Radio Remote and Sea & Me giveaways 11 am – 2 pm

Radio Disney Performances 1 – 3 pm

Children’s Craft 9 am – 6 pm

Interpretive Dive Show 11:30 am – 12 pm

Face Painting 11 am – 2:30 pm

Behind the Scenes Tour 1:30 – 2:00 pm

Sea Lion Kiss 2:30 – 3:00 pm

Sea Lion Encounter 10 – 11:00 am

Sunday, May 27

Children’s Craft 9 am – 6 pm

Interpretive Dive Show 11:30 am – 12 pm

Face Painting 11 am – 2:30 pm

Behind the Scenes Tour 1:30 – 2:00 pm

Sea Lion Kiss 2:30 – 3:00 pm

Sea Lion Encounter 10 – 11:00 am

Monday, May 28

Behind the Scenes Tour 1:30 – 2:00 pm

Sea Lion Kiss 2:30 – 3:00 pm

The Oregon Coast Aquarium gratefully acknowledges The Sea & Me sponsors: Meyer Memorial Trust, Henry Lea Hillman, Jr. Foundation, Maybelle Clark Macdonald Fund, Rose E. Tucker Charitable Trust, Wheeler Foundation, Jeanette B. Hennings Foundation, Jackson Foundation, Pacific Power Foundation, Siletz Tribal Charitable Contribution Fund, Autzen Foundation, Pepsi Cola Bottling of Newport and more than 140 individuals who donated to The Sea & Me.

Dive With the Sharks!

Sat, 26 May 2012 12:31:13 -0700

The Oregon Coast Aquarium is offering a unique opportunity for divers to participate in a new pilot guest dive program this summer. The first dive is scheduled Sunday, May 27, from 8:00 am to 12:30 pm. The program includes a chance to dive with Aquarium sharks and other fishes under the supervision of Aquarium dive guides. There will be more dives scheduled during the summer with dates and details available on the Aquarium website.

The Guest Dive Experience includes:

A dive in 26 foot deep Halibut Flats Exhibit surrounded by rockfish, halibut, skates and sturgeon

A dive to the observation ledge of the Open Sea exhibit with dozens of sharks, including Broadnose Sevengill sharks, that are up to 10 feet in length

- Aquarium Admission Entry Pass

- A full cylinder of air

- Weights as needed

- Fish identification training session

- A behind the scenes tour of Passages of the Deep

- A photograph

“The opportunity to immerse our visitors in the exhibits with our animals is absolutely magic,” said Vallorie Hodges, Aquarium Dive Safety Officer and coordinator of the event. “Few other experiences compare with being in the water with huge halibut, ling cod, bat rays and hundreds of other fish. Seeing sharks from the inside the tunnel is amazing, but having them swim past you just a few feet away is thrilling!” Hodges said coming face to face with a gentle giant sturgeon is awe-inspiring.

Divers will also get a chance to explore the simulated shipwreck in the Halibut Flats exhibit, swim through the kelp and become a part of the Aquarium dive show as visitors in the tunnel watch them and take photos. “It’s really a very special moment,” said Hodges. “This is the feeling we want our guest divers to have, that each of us can make a difference when we become inspired to cherish and conserve this blue planet. The more connected we become with the marine ecosystem, the more we are compelled to protect it.”

The cost of the program is $139 per person for Aquarium members or $149 for non-members.

To participate in the guest diving program, divers must hold and present at check-in a valid SCUBA Certification card from a recognized agency and have no medical contraindications to SCUBA diving. Participants will need to provide their own dive gear except cylinder and weights.

Additional dive dates will be scheduled over summer, and reservations are required. Private or semi-private sessions may also be scheduled upon request.

For additional program dates, information and reservations, visit www.divetheaquarium.org, email Diana.hollingshead@aquarium.org or call Eugene Skin Divers Supply at (541) 342-3451.

Aquarium Welcomes Sea Otter Pup

Sat, 26 May 2012 12:27:26 -0700

A young rescued male southern sea otter pup (Enhydra lutris neresis) was introduced to his new home in the Sea Otter Exhibit at the Oregon Coast Aquarium today, under close supervision of Aquarium mammalogists. The pup, designated #564, was transported from the Monterey Bay Aquarium in Monterey, California February 22 and has been living in a separate holding pool since his arrival. He was about 24 pounds when he arrived and now weighs 30 pounds at approximately 8 months old.

When the rescued animal arrived at the Monterey Bay Aquarium last October, it was treated for injuries believed to have been caused by a shark. Mammalogists theorize that its mother did not survive the shark attack and the pup was left stranded. It was estimated to be approximately ten weeks old at that time.

After a training period where he learned various behaviors, including how to accept food from keepers, he was introduced to a holding pool adjacent to the Sea Otter exhibit where the Aquarium’s other sea otters live. After brief supervised introductions to the Aquarium’s other three sea otters, allowing time for them to get to know each other, he joined the Aquarium Sea Otter Exhibit.

The pup was found stranded at Morro Strand State Beach, California in October 2011, and was taken to the Monterey Bay Aquarium for medical treatment and rehabilitation. Unfortunately, due to its age, the animal was unsuitable for the Monterey Bay Aquarium’s surrogate mother program, which provides a companion or mentor to other stranded otters as part of their Sea Otter Research and Conservation program (SORAC). Companion animals help ensure that rescued animals learn essential otter skills like foraging, grooming, diving and cracking clams. In addition, the animal was treated for a parasitic infection which was successfully treated, but ultimately compromised its ability to survive in the wild. As a result, the pup was declared non-releasable by federal agencies including the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, which oversee the treatment, handling, transport and care of marine mammals.

"We’re very excited to have this new otter joining us here at the Aquarium,” said Ken Lytwyn, Aquarium Curator of Mammals. “He’s one that would not have made it out in the wild and I’d like to thank everyone who made his transport here possible.” Lytwyn said the marine mammal staff had a great time with his training and winning his confidence and trust. The animal was challenging to train at first because he had no human contact before he arrived at the Aquarium. “He has a very outgoing personality which we see coming out more every day. He enjoys interacting with the mammal staff and playing with his enrichment devices (toys) that we give him. We’re lucky to have him join our collection and look forward to him growing up here with the rest of our male sea otters. There should be some very exciting times ahead!” said Lytwyn.

The sea otter pup will join three other sea otters at the Aquarium, including Aialik, Judge and Mojo, all rescued animals that could not be released. The pup’s arrival is momentous for the Aquarium because sea otters are an endangered species and aquariums cannot take animals from the wild for their exhibits, unless it is a rescued animal that could not survive on its own and is non releasable.

Sea otters play a critical role in the marine ecosystem as a keystone species. They promote a healthy kelp forest that, in turn, supports thousands of organisms. Sea otters are also an indicator or sentinel species. They are dying of diseases that have land-based connections. Since humans and sea otters eat many of the same seafood items, high rates of sea otter disease may be a warning for both human health and marine ecosystem health.

Hospitality Days for Lincoln County

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 11:02:46 -0700

Oregon Coast Aquarium thanks Lincoln County hospitality employees with free admission to the Aquarium during its seventh annual Hospitality Days, May 1-24. Employees at hotels, motels, restaurants, food service workers and gas station employees will get in for free and they may bring two guests for half price admission each.

“We know that when visitors ask about local attractions, hospitality employees often send them to the Oregon Coast Aquarium,” said Carrie Lewis, Aquarium President and CEO. “We’d like to say thank you and give our neighbors a chance to rediscover the Aquarium. Coastal businesses rely on each other—we’re interdependent in many ways and we want to reach out and say thank you in a meaningful way.”

Hospitality employees will be asked for proof of their employment in Lincoln County by showing a pay stub or employee identification. Additionally, they may bring two guests who will be admitted for half of regular admission each. There is no limit on the number of visits through Thursday, May 24.

Lincoln County hospitality employees who take advantage of Hospitality Days will have a chance to rediscover their local Aquarium and be reminded why it brings people from all over the world to come within inches of sharks, sea otters, seals, sea lions and one of the largest outdoor seabird aviaries in North America. They can get a sea lion kiss or shake hands with an octopus for an additional fee (visit aquarium.org for information on animal encounters), or enjoy learning about the animals during daily animal feedings for no extra charge. A schedule of daily activities and feedings are posted in the main lobby and on the Aquarium’s website.

The Aquarium is unique from most other aquariums, because it exists within its muse. Surrounded by an established woodland and estuary, it is literally connected to the ocean nearby, where many of the species exhibited within the Aquarium flourish in their native habitat.

One of Oregon's top tourist attractions, the Aquarium is also a vital educational resource for the state, with over 40,000 students visiting the aquarium each year. The Aquarium strives to be a center of excellence for ocean literacy and plays an active role in conservation and animal rehabilitation efforts.

Parents Magazine, Forbes Traveler, USA Today and Coastal Living named the Oregon Coast Aquarium among the top ten aquariums in the nation. Spirit Magazine called Passages of the Deep “The coolest 50 yards on the Oregon Coast!”

Celebrate Earth Day April 21

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 15:21:05 -0700

The Oregon Coast Aquarium will celebrate Earth Day Saturday, April 21 with a variety of earth-friendly activities and exhibitors. The event will include children’s crafts, face painting and information booths offering information on animals, invasive species and native plants. Visitors can enjoy organic snacks, green powered smoothies and free tree saplings. The event is free with the price of admission from 10 am to 4 pm.

Exhibitors for Earth Day will spotlight their best and most earth-friendly products. Rooster Plow Farms will offer their popular Goat Milk Soap as well as assorted vinegars, jams and jellies. Lincoln County Master Gardeners will present information about composting and green gardening. Calise Soapworks will be offering soaps, candles and lip balm. There will be a variety of green snacks to enjoy, including samples of organic hummus, salsas, smoothies, vegetarian samples and homemade treats from Depoe Baykery. Thompson’s Sanitary will provide information about recycling and proper disposal of household products. The Lincoln County Soil and Water Conservation District will share ideas for ocean-friendly gardening and native plants. There will also be information about smart pet choices and invasive animal species.

This year’s Earth Day theme, “Together We Can,” is about individuals coming together and collectively making the world a better place, according to Carmen Morgan, Aquarium Volunteer Services Manager and event organizer. “We hope to emphasize our conservation message in a fun and meaningful way,” said Morgan. “Supporting sustainable practices is one of the simplest and healthiest ways we can, as individuals, make a difference.” Morgan said the entire Aquarium staff is committed to sustainable practices and they want to share what they do and encourage others to do the same.

Some of the Aquarium’s practices include collecting rainwater when possible for use in exhibits, recycling, turning off lights when not in use, turning off computers at night, composting food waste and using it on the grounds as soil, natural landscaping, saving paper by not printing out emails or other documents when possible, utilizing reusable plates and tableware, planting trees and conducting an energy audit to improve on energy usage.

The Sea & Me Opens May 26

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 15:18:05 -0700

The Oregon Coast Aquarium will open The Sea and Me, a new children’s interactive exhibit, amid Memorial Day weekend festivities, May 26-28, 2012. The opening of the exhibit coincides with the Aquarium’s 20^th anniversary and the beginning of summer hours, 9 am to 6 pm, through Labor Day weekend. Opening weekend will include a Saturday performance by Radio Disney and a live remote with KYTE-FM, a local radio station.

Components of The Sea & Me include a Submarine Sea Lab, Fishing Gallery, play area, touch pool and marine displays of animals that inspire inquiry.

The Submarine Sea Lab allows children to explore the ocean through interactive displays and the power of imagination. Children can learn to be a deep water scientist aboard a mini submarine and descend into a coral reef through interactive displays and their own imaginations. The submarine will feature a working periscope, simulated ocean views using live animals and modern technology with things to push, flip, turn and twist.

The Sea & Me extends the interactive experience by offering a new touch pool where visitors can interact directly with sharks and rays. In addition, the Aquarium’s regular touch pool featuring invertebrates from Oregon tide pools is open in the Rocky Shores gallery.

Carlin-Morgan said the intent of The Sea & Me is to encourage kids and families to get outdoors, connect with nature and engage their curiosity. “How wonderful it is to do the things you loved when you were younger with your own children and grandchildren. Get in there and have some fun, too! ”

The Oregon Coast Aquarium gratefully acknowledges The Sea & Me sponsors: Meyer Memorial Trust, Henry Lea Hillman, Jr. Foundation, Maybelle Clark Macdonald Fund, Rose E. Tucker Charitable Trust, Wheeler Foundation, Jeanette B. Hennings Foundation, Pacific Power Foundation, Jackson Foundation, Autzen Foundation and more than 125 individuals who donated to The Sea & Me.

"Killer Whale Tales" Returns

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 08:45:00 -0700

The Oregon Coast Aquarium will present “Killer Whale Tales,” a program about Orcas, to students Thursday and Friday, April 5 and 6 and to the public Saturday and Sunday, April 7 and 8.

Orcas (Orcinus orca) move silently through the dark waters off our coast and most Oregonians probably don’t know it. Orcas, more commonly known as killer whales, are more often associated with Arctic waters, but scientists are taking a profound interest in the southern resident pods that live just off the Oregon coast part of the year.

For the second year, the Aquarium’s education department is working with “Killer Whale Tales,” a Seattle-based nonprofit organization that brings current research on orcas to classrooms throughout the Pacific Northwest. The program combines storytelling with science activities that challenge students’ critical thinking skills and focuses on conservation of southern resident killer whales.

“Killer Whale Tales” will provide programs for both schools and the public:

Killer Whale Tales School Days, Thursday and Friday, April 5 and 6: Public and private schools and home school programs are invited to attend either a morning or afternoon program, at 11:00 a.m. or 1:00 p.m. The program is free with the price of regular admission. Due to limited seating for school groups, advanced reservations are required by calling (541) 867-3474 ext. 5301, Monday through Friday. Lincoln County schools interested in hosting the program at their schools can contact Killer Whale Tales directly at 206-932-6722.

Killer Whale Tales Public Days, Saturday and Sunday, April 7 and 8: Presentations will be held at 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. and lasts one hour. No pre-registration required, but seating will be on a first come, first served basis. The program is free with the price of regular admission.

About The Southern Resident Orcas Intelligent, social and surprisingly long-lived (the matriarch of one of Oregon's resident pods is over 100 years old), Orcas have fascinated us for centuries. In many ways, humans see themselves reflected back in this species, from the Orca's complex communication system to the loyalty they show for their family members. The Southern Resident Orcas are divided into three pods– J, K and L. These groups spend May through October around the San Juan Islands and southern Vancouver Island in British Columbia. The rest of the year they largely disappear and researchers aren't exactly sure where they go. It is suspected that they may be in Oregon coastal waters.

Part of the ongoing conservation efforts include tracking the pods, a process that utilizes sophisticated underwater listening devices (hydrophones) that pick up and record Orca “songs.” If scientists can better understand the migration patterns of these whales, we might be more successful at preserving and even bolstering their numbers.

The Southern Resident Killer Whales are imperiled, listed as "endangered" in both Canada and the United States. The program, "Killer Whale Tales," offers visitors the chance to learn more about these amazing animals and how to take an active role in their protection and recovery.

Adult Volunteer Training

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 08:42:56 -0700

The Oregon Coast Aquarium is offering a variety of volunteer opportunities during spring volunteer training. In addition to interpretive volunteers, the Aquarium is seeking volunteers to work behind the scenes in facility maintenance, in the gift shop, helping out at special events, assisting the Aquarium exhibits team, and doing clerical work in the administrative offices. Enrollment is open now for Spring Volunteer Training which begins April 7th and continues each Saturday through May 12^th from 9 am – 5 pm.

Volunteers working in positions other than interpreters will attend the April 7th date only. Those interested in learning more about marine life and the coastal environment can sign up for interpreter training, which includes a series of lectures and hands-on activities. Volunteers learn about the history of the Aquarium, animal care, coastal habitats and animal biology. They also learn how to share their knowledge with visitors as Aquarium Interpreters.

"Each session we are so fortunate to bring in wonderful new volunteers whose zest for learning is exhibited in their dedication and commitment to volunteering.” said Carmen Morgan, Manager of Volunteer Services. “It is so rewarding to see new volunteers mixing with current volunteers and developing friendships that are a result of the common love for the ocean and its inhabitants.” Morgan said the training offers people an opportunity to share the Aquarium’s mission of educating the public about the coast and its animals, as well as its efforts to protect and conserve marine habitats.

One change that volunteers will see this spring is that the Aquarium is combining its youth and adult interpretive volunteer training. Upon conclusion of the course, youth and adults will continue to work alongside each other, with slightly different focuses while interpreting in the Aquarium.

Cool Benefits: Benefits include discounts in the gift shop and cafe, free membership (after serving 50 volunteer hours), Aquarium passes, invitations to special events and evening enrichment programs. Volunteers have the satisfaction of expanding their personal marine knowledge while giving something back to the community by supporting the Aquarium.

Find Out More: The Aquarium asks for a one-year commitment of one half-day shift each week, or a half day every other week for people with special needs or who commute long distances. The Spring training classes are held all day from 9 am- 5 pm. Classes run for 6 weeks beginning April 7th through May 12th. A $40 fee is required for materials for interpreter positions. A $20 fee is required for volunteers working in other positions, which covers a uniform piece and materials. Participants in the adult program must be 18 years or older. The application deadline for the youth, ages 14-18, was March 9^th. For adult volunteer training information email Carmen Morgan, Manager of Volunteer Services at volunteer@aquarium.org.

Spring Break Activities

Wed, 07 Mar 2012 11:17:26 -0800

Activities for all ages are offered during Spring Break at the Oregon Coast Aquarium. In addition to daily animal feedings and hands-on exhibits, the Aquarium will offer animal encounters, a chance to “Sleep with the Sharks” and outdoor explorations. Aquarium hours are 10 am to 6 pm during Spring Break, March 24 – April 8.

Preschool Programs (2-5 year olds with a parent)

For these preschool programs, rubber boots and a change of clothing are recommended. $15 for members, $20 for non members, per adult/child pair. To register for preschool programs, call 541-867-3474, Ext. 5301, or email education@aquarium.org. Registration must be completed the Wednesday before the program.

Tuesday, March 27: Let’s Go Tidepooling 10 - 11:30 am Children and parents will explore a local rocky intertidal zone at low tide and look for animals that live there.

Wednesday, March 28: What’s In the Mud? 10:30 am - 12 noon Children and parents investigate the mudflats and the animals that live there.

Summer Camp Previews (Ages 6 through 12) March 29 – 31, 2 – 3 pm

An hour-long activity preview of what is offered during summer day camps. Space is limited to 30 people on a first-come, first-served basis. Children must have an adult present to participate. A signup sheet will be in the lobby starting at noon each day. Free with admission.

Thursday, March 29: Freshwater Exploration. Kids explore the Aquarium creek looking for aquatic insects and other interesting creatures to look at under microscopes.

Friday, March 30: An exploration of the Passages of the Deep exhibit, learning about sharks.

Saturday, March 31: The Aquarium’s California sea lions Max, Quill, and Lea are artists! Kids will go behind the scenes and see a live demonstration of these animals painting.

The Great Oregon Spring Beach Cleanup Saturday, March 31 (all ages) 10 am – 1 pm

Join the Aquarium staff and volunteers in a celebration of clean seas with Oregonians from all over the state, by cleaning up area beaches on Saturday, March 31st. The Aquarium will be cleaning up South Beach State Park in Newport, Oregon. Look for the Aquarium registration table in the parking lot near the beach. Wear appropriate clothing for this event, which may include a rainproof outer layer, head covering and close-toed shoes. Register at the event or pre-register online at solv.org.

Sleep With the Sharks! Family Sleepover (Ages 6 and up) 6 pm April 7 – 9 am April 8

Participating families have the Aquarium to themselves as they enjoy a scavenger hunt, hands-on activities, and an early morning glimpse behind-the-scenes at the Aquarium. Sleepovers include dinner, a late snack and a light breakfast. $50 per person for members, $55 per person for non members. Adult chaperones must accompany children 6-17 years old.

Killer Whale Tales (all ages) April 5 – 8

As part of the Oregon Coast Aquarium's educational efforts to raise awareness about these amazing marine mammals, the Aquarium hosts "Killer Whale Tales" on four consecutive days: April 5, - 8. This program combines storytelling with science activities that challenge kids to take the conservation of resident Orcas into their own hands.

School Days, April 5 and 6: One hour presentations will be held at 11 am and 1 pm. Registration for "Killer Whale Tales" is required for school groups. The program is free with the regular price of admission. If there is additional space available during these presentations, it will be made available to the public. Call (541) 867-3474, Ext. 5301, Monday through Friday between 9 am and 4 pm to register.

Public Days, April 7 and 8: “Killer Whale Tales” One hour presentations will be held at 11 am and 1 pm. No pre-registration is required, but seating will be on a first come, first served basis. Interested parties should meet in the Aquarium's main lobby fifteen minutes prior to show times and will be escorted to the theater.

Sea Lion Kiss - Every day March 24 – through the summer except March 31 (Ages 8 and up) 2:30 pm

Get a sea lion kiss behind the scenes at the Aquarium. Participants are encouraged to bring a camera and capture the memory to enjoy for years to come. $25 members, $30 non members. Maximum 10 participants; 15-20 minute program.

Sea Lion Encounter April 7: (Ages 8 and up) 10 am Every Saturday starting March 17

Learn about the Aquarium’s pinnipeds and get a sea lion kiss behind the scenes at the Aquarium. Participants are encouraged to bring a camera and capture the memory to enjoy for years to come. Make reservations in advance by calling 541-867-3474. $35 members, $40 non members. Maximum 10 participants; one hour program.

Octopus Encounter (Ages 8 and up) 12:00 pm

Every Tuesday and Thursday for April/May; Special Additional Days; March 31, April 7

Go behind-the-scenes on a popular encounter to shake an octopus's “hands.” Learn about the amazing life of one of the most intelligent invertebrates on the planet. $35 members/$40 non members. Maximum 10 participants; one hour program.

Ocean Frontiers Film Premiere

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:12:36 -0800

Special Event Film Premiere at the Newport Performing Arts Center

Ocean Frontiers: The Dawn of a New Era in Ocean Stewardship

Wednesday, February 22, 2012, 7:00-9:00pm (doors open 6:30pm)

Q & A to Follow

Special Guest First Lady Cylvia Hayes (invited)

$5 suggested donation (all ages)

Newport Ocean Frontiers Film Event Co-hosted by:
Oregon Coast Aquarium, Friends of Hatfield Marine Science Center, Surfrider Foundation, Oregon Shores Conservation Coalition, Oregon Wave Energy Trust (OWET), The Wetlands Conservancy and Green Fire Productions

About: Ocean Frontiers: The Dawn of a New Era in Ocean Stewardship, a new film by Green Fire Productions, is premiering across the nation—to inspire and mobilize communities from coast to coast to better manage and conserve America’s vital ocean resources. You don't want miss this educational and highly motivating ocean event!