Research

The first biannual report to the Oregon Legislature from the Ocean Acidification and Hypoxia Coordinating Council concludes that the state needs more monitoring, public awareness and policy direction regarding these emerging ocean conditions. … Read full story.

Oregon high school and community college students and teachers will join Oregon State University scientists on the research vessel Oceanus this month to gain at-sea research experience as part of a project to enhance STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) skills. … Read full story.

Scientists using drones have discovered new behaviors by gray whales off the West Coast, including headstands and swimming upside down. … Read full story.

The Academic Strategies Committee of the Oregon State University Board of Trustees will hold a telephonic meeting from 9 to 11 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 17, to receive updates on the universitys Marine Studies Initiative, progress regarding Oregon States institutional accreditation process, and lab safety throughout the university. The committee also will consider its work plan for 2019. … Read full story.

The first new Regional Class Research Vessel being constructed with funds from the National Science Foundation to bolster the nations aging U.S. Academic Research Fleet now has a name: Taani. … Read full story.