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Whaling at Port Hobron: Connecting Total Catches with Production

Creator:: Pierszalowski, Sophie
Abstract:: The report was produced as an accompaniment to a special exhibition at the Baranov Museum titled "Whaling the Kodiak Grounds." The log book summarized here was found in 1964 by Fred Ogden and later donated to the Museum. Most of the records of the American Pacific Whaling Company are housed...
Resource Type:: Technical Report

Tsunami Evacuation Site, Geotechnical Investigation, Newport, Oregon

Creator:: Running, David L., Maitland, James K., and Foundation Engineering, Inc.
Abstract:: The City of Newport (City) plans to develop a tsunami evacuation site to serve the South Beach area. The proposed site consists of an undeveloped hill located adjacent to Highway 101, southwest of the Yaquina Bay Bridge (Figure 1A, Appendix A). The site will be designated Safe Haven Hill. This...
Resource Type:: Technical Report

Tracking North Pacific Humpback Whales To Unravel Their Basin-Wide Movements

Creator:: Palacios, Daniel M., Mate, Bruce R., Baker, C. Scott, Hayslip, Craig E., Follett, Thomas M., Steel, Debbie, Lagerquist, Barbara A., Irvine, Ladd M., and Winsor, Martha H.
Abstract:: In 2014, Oregon State University (OSU) initiated a multi-year project to study humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) migrations in the North Pacific Ocean using satellite tracking technology in combination with genetic and photo-identification (photo-ID) analyses. The study is highly relevant to management, given the need for new information arising from the...
Resource Type:: Technical Report

The Willamette River Spring Chinook Sport Fishery, 1947

Creator:: Johnson, Donald R. and Jensen, Christopher
Abstract:: "The Willamette River has the largest runs of spring chinook salmon of any tributary of the Columbia River rising in Oregon. The run to the Willamette is most unique in that the migrating fish pass up the river through Portland, a city of several hundred thousand people, and support a...
Resource Type:: Technical Report

The use of heated sea water for farming oysters and salmon

Creator:: Breese, Wilbur P. and Oregon State University. Dept. of Fisheries and Wildlife
Abstract:: For oysters, "The objective of these studies was to determine the biological feasibility of using the heated effluent from coastal nuclear power plants for culturing the Pacific oyster, Crassostrea gigas." (p.1) Work included oyster growth experiments, seasonal growth experiments and closed system studies. For salmon, "The objective of these studies...
Resource Type:: Technical Report

The Characterization of Underwater Infrasound Generated by Vibratory Pile Driving Within the Context of the Characteristics of Sound Known to Result in Avoidance Response by Juvenile Salmonids

Creator:: Carlson, Thomas J.
Abstract:: Little data exists to document the nature of sound generated by vibratory pile driving and the response salmon to that sound. The construction of a new pier at Oregon State University's Hatfield Marine Science Center in 1996 offered the opportunity to monitor the sound. The findings were then related to...
Resource Type:: Technical Report

Strategy Retreat Report: Yaquina Bay Ocean Observing Initiative: Establishing Newport, Oregon as a hub for ocean observing in the Pacific Northwest: Outcomes of a strategy retreat, July 14-15, 2011, Newport, OR

Creator:: Steinberg, Nancy, editor
Abstract:: The Yaquina Bay Ocean Observing Initiative (YBOOI) is a regional initiative to establish Newport, Oregon as a hub for marine research, monitoring, and education in the Pacific Northwest. A strategy retreat was held on July 15, 2011 to engage a range of critical regional stakeholders in collaboratively identifying the opportunities...
Resource Type:: Technical Report

Status of the European Green Crab, Carcinus maenas, in Oregon and Washington coastal Estuaries. Report for 2020 and 2021

Creator:: Yamada, Sylvia Behrens, Royer, Cameron, Schooler, Shon, Fisher, Jennifer, Randall, Andrea, Buffington, Chelsey, Stote, Alex, and Akmajian, Adrianne
Abstract:: The European green crab (Carcinus maenas) has persisted in Oregon and Washington coastal estuaries since the late 1990s. A strong year class arrived in the Davidson Current during the 1998 El Niño, but numbers decreased and remained below 1 per trap per day until the arrival of the 2015-2016 El...
Resource Type:: Technical Report

Status of the European Green Crab, Carcinus maenas, (aka 5-spine crab) in Oregon Estuaries. Report for 2023

Creator:: Yamada, Sylvia Behrens, Royer, Cameron, Schooler, Shon, Randall, Andrea, and Fisher, Jennifer
Abstract:: The European green crab (Carcinus maenas) has persisted in Oregon and Washington coastal estuaries since the late 1990s. A strong year class arrived during the 1998 El Niño, but numbers decreased and remained below 1 per trap per day until the arrival of the 2015-2016 El Niño. Since then, numbers...
Resource Type:: Technical Report

Status of the European Green Crab, Carcinus maenas, (aka 5-spine crab) in Oregon Estuaries. Report for 2022

Creator:: Yamada, Sylvia Behrens, Royer, Cameron, Schooler, Shon, Flitcroft, Rebecca, Vance, Mitch, Randall, Andrea, and Fisher, Jennifer
Abstract:: The European green crab (Carcinus maenas) has persisted in Oregon and Washington coastal estuaries since the late 1990s. A strong year class arrived during the 1998 El Niño, but numbers decreased and remained below 1 per trap per day until the arrival of the 2015-2016 El Niño. Since then, numbers...
Resource Type:: Technical Report

Status of oyster seed production studies at the OSU pilot oyster hatchery, 1971-1972

Creator:: Lund, Dennis
Abstract:: This paper is record of early work in oyster culture in the west coast oyster industry. It summarizes operations for a year of running the OSU pilot oyster hatchery, and subsequent recommendations for its continued large-scale production of oysters.
Resource Type:: Technical Report

Seismic Evaluation, HMSC Office Building Newport, Oregon for Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife

Creator:: Evans, John and Pillar Consulting Group, Inc.
Abstract:: The purpose of this memorandum is to provide a preliminary seismic assessment of the ODFW HMSC Office Building in Newport, OR. This report includes a description of the local seismic hazard, a description of the building’s lateral force resisting system, a description of the methods employed to evaluate the building,...
Resource Type:: Technical Report

Save Energy Now Assessment Report for Hatfield Marine Science Center

Creator:: Junker, Joseph F., Deland, Elsie, and OSU Energy/Efficency Center
Abstract:: This report describes how energy is used in at the Hatfield Marine Science Center, and includes recommendations on cost effective steps that could be taken to reduce energy and waste costs. The contents are based on a recent visit to the facilities in Newport, Oregon.
Resource Type:: Technical Report

Research on anadromous fish in coastal watersheds of Oregon. Annual report, July 1, 1973 to June 30, 1974

Creator:: McGie, Alan M. and Oregon. Fish Commission Division of Management and Research
Resource Type:: Technical Report

Research on anadromous fish in coastal watersheds of Oregon. Annual report July 1, 1974 to June 30, 1975

Creator:: McGie, Alan M., Oregon. Fish Commission Division of Management and Research, and Oregon. Department of Fish and Wildlife. Research Section
Resource Type:: Technical Report

Report of an external review Oregon State University Hatfield Marine Science Center, September 16-17, 2010

Creator:: External Review Team for Oregon State University Hatfield Marine Science Center
Abstract:: The Review Panel was chaired by Susan Capalbo (OSU). Members included Jack Barth (OSU), Sally Hacker (OSU), Jo-Ann Leong (Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology), Jim Sanders (Skidaway Institute of Oceaongraphy) and John Stein (NOAA Fisheries). The charge to the Panel was to “determine how [the OSU Hatfield Marine Science Center...
Resource Type:: Technical Report

Pacific whiting value-added product report : Spring, 1995 : summary of product development research 1993-1994

Creator:: Morrissey, Michael T., Sylvia, Gilbert, Coastal Oregon Marine Experiment Station, and Oregon State University. Seafood Laboratory
Abstract:: "The Pacific Northwest Seafood Association is involved in several activities. Our primary goals are to maintain the greatest long-term, sustainable harvest utilization and value-added benefits from all of our fisheries. In 1992, the state decided that commercial fisheries should be designated a key Oregon industry. That event combined with several...
Resource Type:: Technical Report

Oregon coastal juvenile rockfish study

Creator:: Appy, Marcus, Collson, P. J., and Oregon. Department of Fish and Wildlife
Abstract:: "Several species of rockfish inhabit the nearshore ocean off Oregon and contribute significantly to the recreational fishery with black rockfish (Sebastes melanops) being most important. Nearshore rockfish populations are coming under increased fishing pressure with relatively little assessment due to the difficulty and expense of such an undertaking. The need...
Resource Type:: Technical Report

North Umpqua River (below Soda Springs Dam) fish management plan

Creator:: Anderson, David M. and Oregon. Department of Fish and Wildlife
Abstract:: "The fish management plan for the North Umpqua River system (below Soda Springs Dam) is designed to promote effective management of the fish resources in that river. It is prepared to inform interested citizens and agencies of management objectives and promote their input in choosing the appropriate courses of action....
Resource Type:: Technical Report

Hatfield Marine Science Center: Seawater System Recommendations Report

Creator:: Applegate, David
Abstract:: These documents resulted from a summer 2013 internship for a OSU Systems Engineering student. Mr. Applegate was charged with documenting the existing seawater system at the Hatfield Marine Science Center and recommending efficiency upgrades. He produced a written report with various appendices containing system documentation and recommendations and a map....
Resource Type:: Technical Report

Hatfield Marine Science Center: Magic Planet Installation Evaluation Findings August, 2010

Creator:: Rowe, Shawn, Stofer, Katie, Barthel, Céleste, and Hunter, Nancee
Abstract:: This is an evaluation report for the installation of the Magic Planet exhibit at the Hatfield Marine Science Center. The report is on file with NOAA and is Oregon Sea Grant Publication ORESU-S 10-04.
Resource Type:: Technical Report

Hatfield Marine Science Center trail erosion study : technical report

Creator:: Parametrix, Inc.
Abstract:: "Erosion is impacting a portion of the Estuary Nature Trail located adjacent to Oregon State University's Hatfield Marine Science Center (HMSC) facility, located on the south side of the Yaquina Bay estuary approximately one mile from the open waters of the Pacific Ocean. The HMSC Estuary Nature Trail is important...
Resource Type:: Technical Report

Hatfield Marine Science Center Dynamic Revetment Report DSL permit #45455-FP Monitoring Report February, 2013

Creator:: Webster, Janet G., Nelson, Walt, Allan, Jonathan, Stephensen, Shawn, Politano, Vincent, and Folger, Christina
Abstract:: Stabilization of the Yaquina Bay shoreline along the northeastern edge of the Hatfield Marine Science Center (HMSC) campus became necessary to halt erosion that threatened both HMSC critical infrastructure (seawater storage tank) and public access to the HMSC Nature Trail. A Dynamic Revetment (gravel beach) was installed in November, 2011...
Resource Type:: Technical Report

Hatfield Marine Science Center Dynamic Revetment Report DSL permit #45455-FP Monitoring Report February, 2012

Creator:: Boehlert, George, Nelson, Walt, Allan, Jonathan, Harris, Erica, Stephensen, Shawn, Politano, Vincent, and Folger, Christina
Abstract:: The Hatfield Marine Science Center (HMSC) is an interagency campus in Newport, Oregon with a mission of research, education and outreach in marine sciences through collaborative partnerships. Located on a 49 acre site on Yaquina Bay, Oregon, it is adjacent to diverse habitats, many of which are subject to action...
Resource Type:: Technical Report

Hatfield Marine Science Center Dynamic Revetment Project DSL permit #45455-FP: Monitoring Report February 2014

Creator:: Cowen, Robert, Nelson, Walt, Allen, Jonathan, Arbuckle, Scarlett, and Folger, Christina
Abstract:: Stabilization of the Yaquina Bay shoreline along the northeastern edge of the Hatfield Marine Science Center (HMSC) campus became necessary to halt erosion that threatened both HMSC critical infrastructure (seawater storage tank) and public access to the HMSC Nature Trail. A Dynamic Revetment (gravel beach) was installed in November, 2011...
Resource Type:: Technical Report

Ghana Artisanal Marine Sector Case Study Results: Ghana Fisheries and Seafood Bio-economic Assessment Model Project

Creator:: SylDon Inc.
Abstract:: This report was prepared under guidance from Gilbert Sylvia, Ph.D. Dr. Sylvia is president of SylDon Inc. located in Newport, Oregon and also Superintendent of the Coastal Oregon Marine Experiment Station, Oregon State University. Shannon Davis (President of The Research Group, Corvallis, Oregon) assisted Dr. Sylvia. The project was sponsored...
Resource Type:: Technical Report

Fish assemblages of rocky banks of the Pacific Northwest : final report

Creator:: Hixon, Mark A. (Mark Anthony),1951-, Tissot, Brian N. (Brian Nelson), and Pearcy, William G.
Resource Type:: Technical Report

Fish assemblages of rocky banks of the Pacific Northwest : data report for final report supplement 1992

Creator:: Hixon, Mark A. (Mark Anthony), 1951-, Tissot, Brian N. (Brian Nelson), and Pearcy, William G.
Resource Type:: Technical Report

Fish assemblages of rocky banks of the Pacific Northwest : data report : 1988-1990 Bottom types and invertebrates

Creator:: Hixon, Mark A. (Mark Anthony), 1951-, Tissot, Brian N. (Brian Nelson), and Pearcy, William G.
Resource Type:: Technical Report

Fish assemblages of rocky banks of the Pacific Northwest : data report : 1988-1989 Heceta Bank Transects

Creator:: Hixon, Mark A. (Mark Anthony), 1951-, Tissot, Brian N. (Brian Nelson), and Pearcy, William G.
Resource Type:: Technical Report

Environmental factors in coastal and estuarine waters; bibliographic series

Creator:: Ditsworth, George R.
Abstract:: "Indexed herein are references to literature pertaining to the marine waters of Oregon. References to papers, depending on the subject matter contained in the paper, are indexed under one or more of the following headings: Marine Biology, Climate, Fisheries, Geology, Hydrology, Chemical and Physical Oceanography, and Bibliographies, Literature Surveys and...
Resource Type:: Technical Report

Environmental assessment : National Marine Fisheries Service proposed HMSC Newport facility, Newport, Oregon : draft

Creator:: PBS Environmental
Resource Type:: Technical Report

Educational Needs Assessment for Oregon State University’s Hatfield Marine Science Center

Creator:: Suryan, Robert, Webster, Janet G., Bozza, Maryann, and Cheung, Itchung
Abstract:: Strategic planning and external reviews of HMSC programs highlighted local strengths, and recognized significant untapped potential for expanding HMSC academic programs. More recently, OSU has looked toward HMSC and Newport as the next site for significant expansion of educational opportunities to include an additional 500 or more students. The purpose...
Resource Type:: Technical Report

Economic Implications of a Strategy to Purchase Alaska Halibut Fishery Commercial Fishing Sector Quota Shares to Create a Recreational Guided Angler Sector Harvest Common Pool

Creator:: Davis, Shannon, Sylvia, Gilbert, and Cusack, Chris
Abstract:: Alaska fishing charter service owners are seeking an increased share of halibut fish resources be reserved for the recreational guided angler sector. An organization representing the owners who fish in the International Pacific Halibut Commission Regulatory Area 2C (southeast Alaska) and Area 3A (southcentral Alaska) titled the Catch Accountability through...
Resource Type:: Technical Report

Earthquake and Tsunami Pre-disaster Mitigation: Preliminary Recommendations

Creator:: Heathman, Chris and Wang, Yumei
Abstract:: This is a summary report of preliminary recommendations for the Oregon State University: Hatfield Marine Science Center, located in Newport, Lincoln County, Oregon as this institution prepares to embark on the development of an earthquake and tsunami pre-disaster mitigation plan. This report describes our preliminary recommendations, lessons from the past,...
Resource Type:: Technical Report

Closing report for the Coastal stream improvement and rehabilitation program authorized by Chapter 527, Oregon laws, 1961

Creator:: Summers, Virgil C., Neubauer, Edward K., and Oregon. Fish Commission
Abstract:: "The natural production of anadromous fish in many coastal streams has been seriously reduced by pollution, dams, timber harvesting, siltation, and other such forces. Many miles of streams that could be in production are not available to anadromous fish because access is blocked by log jams or natural barriers such...
Resource Type:: Technical Report

Benthic macrofauna, sediment and water quality near seafood cannery outfalls in Yaquina Bay, Oregon

Creator:: Swartz, Richard Carlyle, 1943-, Schults, Donald W., DeBen, Waldemar A., Cole, Faith A., Oregon State University. Marine Science Center. Marine and Freshwater Ecology Branch, and Corvallis Environmental Research Laboratory
Abstract:: "Seafood canneries in lower Yaquina Ray, Oregon process shrimp (Pandalus jordani), Dungeness crab (Cancer magister), a variety of bottom fish and several salmon species. The shrimp wastes are screened and discharged directly into the Ray beneath the cannery docks. During the shrimp processing season about 3.8 million liters of wastes...
Resource Type:: Technical Report

An evaluation of methods for determining movement of shrimp. final report, July 1, 1970 to June 30 1971 / Phase II, Shrimp holding studies

Creator:: Lukas, Gerald
Abstract:: As a prelude to tagging studies on pink shrimp (Pandalus jordani) or other laboratory studies, basic information was needed to establish criteria necessary to hold shrimp in aquariums with minimum mortality. A one-year study was conducted at the Fish Commission Laboratory in Newport to obtain data on these requirements. The...
Resource Type:: Technical Report

An evaluation of methods for determining movement of shrimp. final report, July 1, 1970 to June 30 1971 / Phase I, Shrimp movement studies

Creator:: Lukas, Gerald
Abstract:: The management policy of the Fish Commission of Oregon concerning the Pacific pink shrimp, (Pandalus jordani) has resulted in regulations which apply to all shrimp along the Oregon coast and do not recognize separate populations. There are several shrimp grounds along the 300-mile length of the continental shelf off Oregon...
Resource Type:: Technical Report

A review of kokanee management on the Oregon coast

Creator:: Saltzman, William O. and Oregon. Game Commission
Abstract:: "Kokanee salmon, Oncorhynchus nerka (Walbaum), are well distributed over much of central and eastern Oregon but are relative newcomers to lakes along the Oregon coast. Kokanee were first introduced into coastal waters in 1952 when 51,802 fry were planted in Woahink Lake, a few miles south of Florence. So far...
Resource Type:: Technical Report

A preliminary report on the Diamond Lake study

Creator:: Locke, Fred E. and Oregon. Game Commission
Abstract:: "In January 1946 the Oregon State Game Commission authorized a study of Diamond Lake to determine reason for an apparent decline in the size and number of rainbow trout with the object of maintaining a maximum annual yield through proper management." (From Introduction)
Resource Type:: Technical Report

A history of the kokanee in Detroit Reservoir

Creator:: Wetherbee, J. J. and Oregon. State Game Commission
Abstract:: "Kokanee were originally stocked in Detroit Reservoir in 11959. This species was introduced in hopes that it would utilize pelagic zoo plankton and provide a more varied sport fishery. The trout fishery in the reservoir depends primarily on heavy plants of legal-sized rainbow trout, supplemented by stocking fingerling rainbow. As...
Resource Type:: Technical Report

A Description of the North Shore of the Salmon River Mouth

Creator:: Gonor, Jefferson J. and Giles, Donald E.
Abstract:: This is a description of the physical setting and distribution of plant and animal species near the mouth of the Salmon River. Intertidal invertebrates are emphasized. A more marine location is contrasted with a more estuarine site.
Resource Type:: Technical Report

2003-2004 Annual Report : Oregon State University Hatfield Marine Science Center

Creator:: Hatfield Marine Science Center
Resource Type:: Technical Report

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