Seaside Aquarium
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12
Oct
Seaside Aquarium Explores Ocean Burp
This week we got the privilege of exploring an ocean burp over by Ave. U in Seaside. These small debris fields are usually composed of small bark chips, shells, large tubeworm casings, hermit crabs, algae, kelp, and sometimes even skate egg casings! Coming across one of these is a beachcomber’s dream! These small debris fields […]
01
Oct
SEASIDE AQUARIUM: It’s officially sea turtle season along the Oregon Coast
Unbeknownst to most, during the winter, cold-stunned sea turtles can become stranded on Oregon and Washington beaches. Reports of stranded turtles can begin as early as mid-October and can continue through January. Sea turtles forage for food in an offshore warm-water current that originates much farther South. Certain weather patterns like...