Octopus to be Released on Oregon Coast; Birders Events

Octopus to be Released on Oregon Coast; Birders Events: "(Newport, Oregon) – Everyone who's ever visited the central Oregon coast attraction Hatfield Marine Science Center as a kid vividly remembers its octopus in the front. It’s a tradition in Oregon that goes all the way back to the early 70’s. No, it’s not been the same octopus all these decades: in fact there’s a new one nearly every year."

Octopus to be Released on Oregon Coast; Birders Events

Octopus to be Released on Oregon Coast; Birders Events: "(Newport, Oregon) – Everyone who's ever visited the central Oregon coast attraction Hatfield Marine Science Center as a kid vividly remembers its octopus in the front. It’s a tradition in Oregon that goes all the way back to the early 70’s. No, it’s not been the same octopus all these decades: in fact there’s a new one nearly every year."

News: Local | "Surplus of sea lions" | The Register-Guard | Eugene, Oregon

News: Local | "Surplus of sea lions" | The Register-Guard | Eugene, Oregon: "Why else would a male California sea lion come to Oregon this time of year?

No, it’s not unusual to see sea lions, lots of them, on the Oregon Coast. But more than usual have been sighted on Heceta Head beach north of here this fall.

In short, they are everywhere."