Schuster wanted to show you his new #Halloween toy that was donated from our Enrichment Wishlist! 🎃 Thank you for the donation! Interested in donating an enrichment item and creating specialized experiences? Learn more via the link in our bio.

Some say they’re real, others aren’t so sure. Only you can decide for yourself. Someone has to keep the pumps running, but the elusive nature and unconfirmed sightings of the Life Support Staff have led to their classification as Cryptids of the Aquarium. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Omhb...

Today is World Octopus Day. So here is a collection of octopuses I’ve photographed at the Oregon Coast Aquarium. #Photography 📸 #WestCoastKin #Nature #PhotographersOfBluesky #BlueskyPhotography #ocean #sealife #octopus #PNW #Oregon #Newport @gailcarriger.bsky.social @orcoastaquarium.bsky.social

Educators, join us for our (free!) Educator Open House! Taking place on Saturday, November 8, this is your chance to get more information about planning field trips, collaboration opportunities, and classroom visits and workshops! Learn more and sign up at aquarium.org/education/teacher-resources

#ThingsWeOverhear : Octopus Edition. Octopuses are masters of disguise, and we totally understand the confusion. We're here every step of the way to help you identify these slippery cephalopods! youtube.com/shorts/5ossZdCD-vY

By bringing the puffin plate to Oregon’s DMV, you’re helping establish an ongoing form of support for wildlife rehab and animal care at the Oregon Coast Aquarium. Preorder yours today and get an exclusive puffin plate sticker! 🌊 aquarium.org/puffin-plate 🌊 youtu.be/-_UIcjIu6DM

🦦 Bringing #seaotters back to #Oregon isn’t as simple as opening the floodgates - it takes years of careful planning, science, and a whole lot of teamwork. Tune into this webinar on 9/22 to learn more! @oregonzoo.bsky.social @orcoastaquarium.bsky.social 🔗 www.elakhaalliance.org/event/soaw-w...

Visit the Oregon Coast Aquarium's newest temporary exhibit, featuring larger-than-life sculptures inspired by marine creatures and the threats they face. Explore Washed Ashore: youtu.be/fu3504Zb4Hc 🌊

We would love for everyone to experience the wonder of the Oregon Coast Aquarium--but for those who can't make the journey to Newport, we offer outreach programs to bring the wonder directly to you. Read the full story at aquarium.org/ocaq-outreach-programs

A special thanks to Brooke Davis for sharing this photo with us! We love it when the OCAq experience spans generations. 💙 📷: "Jamie and his great grandmother, Meema. He was born exactly 91 years after her on her birthday. They had the most magical time in the tunnel together."

🪪Tufted Puffin 📍Seabird Aviary

She's just a baby! Meet Pipsqueak, our not-so-giant Pacific octopus. youtube.com/shorts/ppIraS8EI3g?si=iOiB1Lr30TAcLFty

The best way to beat the summer heat? Seafood-filled icy treats. www.youtube.com/watch?v=UwFz...

We Spared No Expense Video by Aviculturist Marie 🪶 www.youtube.com/shorts/eNPbm...

How do you check up on a 175lb fish? It takes plenty of planning, a team of professionals, and some heavy-duty equipment. www.youtube.com/watch?v=6vmP...

Little critters make a big difference! Grass isopods cling to the eelgrass and feed on little things in the water—in turn, they serve as prey, transferring nutrients up through the food web. #Isopods #TinybutMighty #OregonCoastAquarium

Keep your friends close and your anemones closer.

Happy #NationalSkunkDay! Tune in for a special skunk Q&A and enrichment session! Striped skunk brothers Jackson and Palmer are part of our ambassador animal program. They work alongside our educators to teach the public about their wild counterparts. ❤️🦨 www.youtube.com/watch?v=ML_e...

Happy birthday, Skinny! 🦭🎂 Our keepers and marine mammals are wishing this fabulous harbor seal a very happy birthday! Skinny isn't just aging gracefully, she's making history! 🎉 At 50 years old, Skinny is the oldest known harbor seal in the world at @orcoastaquarium.bsky.social

June 3 marked Skinny’s 50th birthday celebration at the #OregonCoastAquarium! Festivities included frozen treats, a pinniped painting session, and fun with fish-filled feeder balls. A special thanks to Skinny's birthday sponsors--we appreciate you! youtu.be/S823xMMG2Ww?...

We're honored to celebrate Skinny's 50th birthday! In nature, harbor seals can live into their twenties, while those in human care can live into their thirties—the fact that Skinny is 50 years old is absolutely amazing. Huge thanks to everyone celebrating with us today!

However you want to say it, the bottom line is that Skinny is one long-lived seal! At 50 years old, Skinny is double the average Pacific harbor seal lifespan. youtube.com/watch?v=QGnkcpaa8EY 🌊aquarium.org/half-century-seal

We asked our mammalogists to describe Skinny, our 50 year old harbor seal, using one word...the results were....interesting. www.youtube.com/watch?v=IF7u...

We’re partnering with organizations across Lincoln County to celebrate #WorldOceanDay! Don't forget: on Sundays Lincoln County locals can visit for $5/person! Just bring proof of LC residency to take advantage of this discount. aquarium.org/world-ocean-day 🌊

Dr. Anna, CVT Margot, and Mammalogist Ashley check up on Skinny! These sessions help us make sure she remains healthy and comfortable through her golden years. youtube.com/watch?v=c0kCE_-Ex2s Celebrate Skinny's 50th birthday with us: aquarium.org/half-century-seal

Happy #WorldOtterDay! We have three male sea otters at the Oregon Coast Aquarium: Earle, Oswald, and Schuster! All three came to us after being deemed non-releasable; here, they act as ambassadors for their wild counterparts, inspiring conservation. 🦦

Our next trading card drops next week! From June 1-7 you can get a trading card featuring the Lyretail Anthias--ask for yours at Admissions. Find our full trading card schedule at aquarium.org/trading-cards 🃏

Our summer hours start today! We're now open from 10am-6pm daily. Plan your visit at aquarium.org 🌊

I often swim about, generally existing in a world muted from others full understanding. One of many fun shots taken at @orcoastaquarium.bsky.social, feat. @evynsays.bsky.social. "Observance Aquatic" #photography #oregon #nature #spokaneartist #pnw #aquarium #color #art #travel #mobilephotography

"Are you hu-" Us:

Skinny is just weeks away from turning 50 YEARS OLD! This makes her the world's oldest currently living Pacific harbor seal! To honor Skinny’s milestone birthday, we're hosting a public celebration on June 3: aquarium.org/skinny-turns-50 🦭

Washed Ashore debuts this Saturday, May 17, with larger-than-life sculptures made entirely of marine debris, including Greta the Great White Shark, Priscilla the Parrotfish, and more! More info: aquarium.org/washed-ashore 🌊

Tomorrow is World Migratory Bird Day! We’re hosting bird-themed fun all day—join us for mindful birding, raffles, pelican presentation, turkey vulture chat, migration games, and more! Our new trading card will also be available, featuring the California brown pelican--ask for yours at Admissions!

Then vs. Now Happy 4th birthday, Earle! 💙🦦

🪪Bay pipefish 📍Sandy Coast gallery #OregonCoastAquarium #OregonCoast

The Oregon Coast Aquarium has welcomed a new Pacific harbor seal, and while “Garry” is the youngest and smallest of the Aquarium’s seals, she’s making a big splash! 🦭aquarium.org/welcome-garry

Happy Sweet 16, Tazzy! We love you so much! youtu.be/uLTMDeLy75c

Happy Volunteer Appreciation Week! We'd like to introduce you to some of our wonderful volunteers--learn about who they are, what they do, and what they love about volunteering. Thank you, volunteers! We ❤️ you! www.youtube.com/watch?v=eQvz...

Join us on Tuesday, April 22 for #EarthDay! We're hosting fun throughout the day, including mindful birding, marine debris themed activities, an ambassador animal presentation, the results of our recent ocean-inspired student art contest, plus the roll out of our #PacificBananaSlug trading card!

🚨🚨🚨NEW TRADING CARDS DROP THIS WEEK🚨🚨🚨 April 20-26: Volunteer Appreciation Week Card April 22: Earth Day Card, featuring the Pacific Banana Slug Ask for yours at Aquarium admissions! Learn more about collectible #Aquarium #TradingCards at aquarium.org/trading-cards 🃏

Oswald recently had a root canal and needed a crown. While it looks gold, it’s made of titanium and has a yellow metallic finish. Oswald is now recovering behind-the-scenes, and his caretakers report that he is doing well. 👑🦦 aquarium.org/oswalds-crown

Following a close vote, Washed Ashore’s newest sculpture has a name: Udo! The blue-ringed octopus makes its debut at OCAq alongside the Washed Ashore exhibit on May 17. Learn more at aquarium.org/washed-ashore 🌊 📷: photo by OCAq's Jeremy Burke

Skinny turns 50 this June! She's our oldest harbor seal and probably the easiest to identify. She has wide eyes and silver-grey fur--look for her during your next visit!

Pupping season has begun on the Oregon Coast, with harbor seals leaving pups on shore as they look for food. If you see a pup, keep your distance! Mom will likely be back soon, but she won't return until the area is clear. Report hurt pups to the Marine Mammal Stranding Network at 1-866-767-6114.

"That's me!" Our Pacific Spiny Lumpsucker trading card is available through April 7, while supplies last. Ask for yours at Aquarium Admissions!

Washed Ashore is coming to OCAq! Starting May 17, it features sculptures made of marine debris. Meet Flash the Marlin, Priscilla the Parrotfish, plus a new to-be-named sculpture of a blue-ringed octo. We’re holding a naming contest for the new piece, open until April 9: aquarium.org/washed-ashore 🌊

No joke, just a reminder that you can get a free Pacific Spiny Lumpsucker Oregon Coast Aquarium trading card! Available through April 7, you can ask for yours at Aquarium admissions! Find our trading card schedule at aquarium.org/trading-cards 🃏

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be a fish? Now you can find out! Today only, you can get a sip of authentic Oregon coast saltwater at the #OregonCoastAquarium!

Take five minutes, as a little treat 💙 youtube.com/watch?v=H0yt4VKuMEE

Puzzles encourage Percy's natural problem-solving and foraging behaviors. Aquarist Abby B. stuffed this puzzle box with shrimp and squid, and it took him ~8 minutes to get each piece—but we hit the fast forward button to make this video more bite-sized. youtu.be/Bhm50WfUELY