Marine Research

Tectonics and Earth Processes

• Robert Duncan, College of Oceanic and Atmospheric Sciences, ocean volcanism, lunar rocks
• Bob Dziak, Hatfield Marine Science Center, seafloor spreading
• Chris Goldfinger, College of Oceanic and Atmospheric Sciences, seafloor spreading
• Joseph Stoner, College of Oceanic and Atmospheric Sciences, migration of magnetic north

News Stories

• New Lunar Rock Ages Indicate Cataclysmic Meteorite Bombardment of Moon, Earth
• Seismic Data from Hydrophones Indicates Tectonic Plates Migrating
• Scientists Hone in on Earthquake 'Pulses' to Help Predict Tsunami Impact
• Movement of Earth's North Magnetic Pole Accelerating Rapidly

Ocean and Atmospheric Interactions

Marine Biology

• Michael Banks, Hatfield Marine Science Center/Fisheries, genetics in salmon, other fish
• Kelly Benoit-Bird, College of Oceanic and Atmospheric Sciences, biological communities, interaction
• George Boehlert, Hatfield Marine Science Center, aging of fish through otoliths
• John Chapman, Hatfield Marine Science Center, invasive marine species
• Martin Fisk, College of Science, microbes in rocks, life on Mars
• Steve Giovannoni, College of Science, bacteria, origins of life
• Mark Hixon, College of Science, marine ecology and conservation biology
• Bruce Mate, Hatfield Marine Science Center, endangered whales, marine mammals
• Bruce Menge, College of Science, PISCO, nearshore biology
• Clare Reimers, College of Oceanic and Atmospheric Sciences, decaying plankton as fuel source
• David Sampson, Department of Fisheries and Wildlife, stock assessment, fish populations
• Carl Schreck, Department of Fisheries and Wildlife, fish migration and stress
• Peter Strutton, College of Oceanic and Atmospheric Sciences, harmful marine algal blooms

News Stories

• COAS Professor Receives Young Investigator Award
• OSU Researchers Link Rings in Fish Bones and Trees
• New Invasive Parasite Raises Concert for West Coast Estuaries
• Study of Martian Meteorite Reveals Markings Similar to Bacteria-Etched Rocks on Earth
• Tiny Microbe Has Huge Role in Ocean Life, Earth's Carbon Cycle
• Tracking the Blues
• OSU Scientists Able to Harness 'Plankton Power'
• OSU Researchers Track Contaminants to the Most Pristine Areas
• Harmful Algal Blooms Increase; Researchers Seek Warning Signs

Marine Management and Outreach

• Patrick Corcoran, Sea Grant Extension, coastal storm and tsunami warnings
• Denise Lach, College of Liberal Arts, sociology of natural resources, wild salmon
• Chris Langdon, Hatfield Marine Science Center, oyster breeding and aquaculture
• Jane Lubchenco, College of Science, climate change impacts on oceans
• Michael Morrissey, Seafood Lab, seafood product development
• David Noakes, College of Agricultural Sciences, Oregon Hatchery Research Center science

News Stories

• Despite Indian Ocean Warning, Northwest Still Not Prepared for Potential Tsunami
• Salmon Experts: Current Policies Don't Work; Ideas Unveiled
• New Grants Boost Oyster Research, Help West Coast Industry
• Humans Dependent on Healthy, Resilient Oceans
• Benefits of Eating Seafood Outweigh Risks, Panel Says at AAAS
• Hatchery Research Center Will Allow Scientists to Pursue New Avenues of Fish Study

Ocean Observing and Exploration

• Jack Barth, College of Oceanic and Atmospheric Sciences, coastal ocean dynamics
• Kelly Falkner, College of Oceanic and Atmospheric Sciences, circulation patterns in the Arctic
• Robert Holman, College of Oceanic and Atmospheric Sciences, beach processes, sand movement
• Gregory Rorrer, College of Engineering, marine biotechnology
• Kipp Shearman, College of Oceanic and Atmospheric Sciences, Undersea Autonomous Vehicles for observing
• Dawn Wright, College of Science, mapping the ocean floor

News Stories

• Scientists Concerned About Changes in Arctic
• Ancient Life Form May Help Create Newest Technologies
• Experts Propose Major Mapping Program on Oregon Coast