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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 […]

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October 12, 2024
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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...

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October 1, 2024
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30 Apr

VIDEO: Seaside Aquarium hatches stranded skate eggs, sets fish free

See full news article here. PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — The Seaside Aquarium returned a family of skates to the Pacific Ocean on April 17 after the unborn fishes’ egg sack was found washed ashore at Seaside Beach on Oct. 2. The aquarium staff incubated the eggs until five skates hatched on April 1. The surviving […]

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April 30, 2024
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15 Apr

‘Adorable’ seal pups are lounging on Oregon beaches — but don’t touch them, experts say

From: The News Tribune BY HELENA WEGNER APRIL 12, 2024 11:58 AM A harbor seal pup is pictured. The marine animals are often found alone on Oregon beaches at this time of the year, but the public shouldn’t worry, experts say. Screengrab from Seaside Aquarium Beachgoers may spot harbor seal pups sun bathing on Oregon beaches […]

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April 15, 2024
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