Hatfield Marine Science Center

Improving scientific understanding and applying that knowledge to
social, economic and environmental solutions.

Enjoy the 2024 BBFF Trailer and Get Inspired

Tickets Now on Sale

The Big Blue Film Fest, January 26-27, is just around the corner! The event has nearly doubled this year, featuring 27 ocean-themed films at the confluence of marine science, humanities, and the arts.

We also expanded the event to two locations  - Hatfield's Carmen Ford Phillips Auditorium in the Gladys Valley Marine Studies Building and the Newport Performing Arts Center. Go here to find the schedule, locations and summaries of each film.

There are a variety of ticket options with pricing for adults and students! Plus, festival partner Hallmark Resort Newport is offering a hotel special for those festival goers.

Expanding our campus

In June, $16.5 million in funding was approved for a 34,000-square-foot housing project to accommodate primarily upper division and graduate students and visiting professionals and staff studying or working at Hatfield. This complex was conceived as a response to the housing shortage in the Newport area, and it will ease a portion of the local housing demand.

The complex will include 70+ studio-style apartments and a small number of two-bedroom apartments. The new housing will be a quick walk from the Hatfield campus and located outside of the tsunami zone.

On the Leading Edge

The Hatfield Marine Science Center is a distinguished marine laboratory located in Newport, Oregon.

Now in its 55th year of operation, Hatfield serves as Oregon State University’s coastal campus and as an oceanographic research base for six state and federal agencies. It is also a resource for K-12 educators and the public.

At Hatfield, we excel in student research opportunities and experiential instruction. We host a thriving summer internship program and offer an array of academic programs for students in community college through post-doc.