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The Fun of Science

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to the Hatfield Marine Science Visitor Center, where learning is both fascinating - and fun!

Enjoy these short videos and get a taste of the adventures that lie in store when you visit the Oregon coast.

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Coastal adventures

Summer on the beach: Having fun, making new friends - and learning science, too! That's the heart of the Hatfield Marine Science Center's Coastal Adventures program. Meet marine educator Vicki Osis and some of her summer students as they explore the wonders of the Oregon coast.

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Fun of Science: Studying Bugs’ Lives

Creepy crawlies, winged wonders and all manner of many-legged wrigglers are a source of wonder for graduate students Ayesha Gray and Debbee Davies.

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Fun of Science: Digging the Past

Nine-tenths of human history is unwritten - and that's one reason archaeologist Loren Davis spends his time digging around the Oregon coast, searching for clues to unlock our past.

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Fun of Science: Time Travel

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