National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Newport Hydrographic Line Ecosystem Studies

The Newport Line team monitors the pulse of the ocean with year-round, bi-weekly sampling of phyto-, zoo-, ichthyo-plankton, and hydrography in continental shelf and oceanic waters off Newport, Oregon.

Pacific Marine Environmental Lab (PMEL)

NOAA’s PMEL is a federal laboratory that makes critical observations and conducts groundbreaking research to advance our knowledge of the global ocean and its interactions with the earth, atmosphere, ecosystems and climate. 

NOAA Northwest Fisheries Science Center

Scientists in this lab are conduct leading-edge research to provide the foundation for management decisions to protect, recover, restore and sustain ecosystems and living marine resources in the PNW.

NOAA Alaska Fisheries Science Center Behavioral Ecology Program

This lab researches the behavioral responses of commercially important marine fishes to environmental factors critical to controlling their distribution and survival.

Cooperative Institute for Marine Ecosystem and Resources Studies

CIMERS brings together research partners across OSU to assist their NOAA colleagues in tackling complex multidisciplinary issues related to the marine environment and the sustainable use and management of marine resources.