OSU professor takes cue from dolphins (Daily Astorian) One of scientists’ biggest barriers to studying animals in the ocean is a lack of visibility underwater. But Kelly Benoit-Bird, an associate professor at Oregon State University’s School of Oceanographic and Atmospheric Sciences, has a way around that obstacle. Memorial planned for homeless OSU student (Gazette-Times) Doug [...]

Oregon Tilth partners with OSU (Growing Magazine) Organic certifier Oregon Tilth has agreed to provide funding to Oregon State University’s small farms program so that the university can continue its research and educational efforts for organic farmers. Santa Monica sushi chef charged with illegally selling whale meat (Los Angeles Times) The samples were sent to [...]

OSU biologist contributes to Oscar-winning documentary (OPB) An Oregon State University marine biologist is celebrating an Oscar win. A film he helped with –called The Cove –  was recognized as best documentary. Scott Baker runs the Marine Mammal Institute at Oregon State University.  Scientists there work to preserve critical ocean species and habitats. OSU launches [...]

Oscar-winning filmmakers say sushi bar served them whale meat (San Francisco Chronicle) The samples were sent to Scott Baker, a whale expert who is the associate director of the Marine Mammal Institute at Oregon State University. Baker said DNA testing there revealed that the samples sent to him were from a Sei whale, which are [...]

Investigating underwater waves (BBC) Scientists from Oregon State University are carrying out experiments to find out what is happening within the waves. In the West: 20 Towns of the Future (Sunset Magazine) Corvallis is ranked as a forward-thinking energy town. (Sunset has also ranked Corvallis as one of the top five best eco-friendly small towns.) [...]