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Marine education center in Newport to reopen Aug. 1; now selling tickets online

Jul 8, 2021

The Visitor Center at the Hatfield Marine Science Center in Newport plans to reopen on Aug. 1 after a nearly 17-month closure due to COVID-19. … Read full story.

OSU’s Spinrad confirmed as NOAA Administrator

Jun 24, 2021

Richard “Rick” Spinrad, an Oregon State University professor and former OSU vice president for research, has been confirmed by the U.S. Senate to serve as undersecretary of the U.S. Department of Commerce and administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. … Read full story.

Oregon State selected to lead NOAA institute for marine research

Jun 8, 2021

Oregon State University has been selected to host a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration institute focused on collaborative study of the rapidly changing ocean and expanded demands on its use. … Read full story.

Antarctica wasn’t quite as cold during the last ice age as previously thought, new study shows

Jun 3, 2021

A study of two methods for reconstructing ancient temperatures has given climate researchers a better understanding of just how cold it was in Antarctica during the last ice age around 20,000 years ago. … Read full story.

Construction set to begin this month on Oregon State’s wave energy testing facility

Jun 1, 2021

After nearly a decade of work to obtain regulatory approval, Oregon State University is set to begin construction this month on a wave energy testing facility to be located about seven miles off the coast near Newport. … Read full story.