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STEM at Sea connects students to marine science careers

To meet the workforce demands of the 21st century, students need immersive learning experiences in science, technology, engineering and math — especially in fast-growing sectors like marine science. "This experience really helped me...

Apr 2024 | Impact Story

Oregon Sea Grant helps fishing boats reduce seabird deaths

To catch black cod, halibut and other groundfish, some commercial fishing boats use longlines — miles of baited hooks set along the seafloor. But seabirds, including the endangered short-tailed albatross, can be injured or killed...

Apr 2024 | Impact Story

OSU Extension helps monitor invasive spongy moth in Western Oregon

The spongy moth — formerly known as the gypsy moth — is a destructive invasive insect that threatens forest health across the United States. It feeds on more than 300 species of trees and shrubs, including alder, ...

Mar 2024 | Impact Story

Training and outreach improve mental health response in Oregon communities

Following the compounded crises of 2020 through 2022, Oregon saw a sharp increase in mental health challenges — including depression, anxiety, substance use and suicide. The state continues to rank near the bottom nationally for...

Apr 2023 | Impact Story

Pandemic adaptation expands food safety training for Oregon’s farm workforce

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Oregon’s agricultural operations faced heightened pressure to maintain food safety while adjusting to evolving health regulations. As an essential industry, farms remained open, but the need to protect ...

Apr 2023 | Impact Story

Sea Grant Extension supports creation of award-winning ocean acidification curriculum

Ocean acidification is a change in ocean chemistry caused by increasing levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. As oceans absorb more carbon dioxide, less carbonate is available — a key ingredient marine organisms need to ...

Feb 2023 | Impact Story