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Yoga Helps a Spider Crab

A spider crab at the Oregon Coast Aquarium has a new range of mobility thanks to yoga and the innovation of its caretakers. A spider crab at the Oregon Coast Aquarium lost a few legs during her most recent molting process. According to the aquarium, spider crabs can weigh up […]

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Aquarium Says Goodbye to Max

The Oregon Coast Aquarium is saddened to announce the passing of Max, the sea lion. Max enjoyed a long and healthy life of 30 years at the aquarium and passed away from natural causes last week. Max was one of the original sea lions when the aquarium opened in 1992. He […]

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Coastal Marten Receives Endangered Species Act Protection

For more information on Oregon’s population of coastal martens, please see the story, Coastal Marten’s Plight. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) has determined that the coastal distinct population segment of the Pacific marten, known as the coastal marten, warrants listing as a threatened species under the Endangered Species […]