Marine Science Day
Ocean Wonders
See you next spring!
Sat., April 11, 2026 from 10 am to 4 pm
Our annual science fair and open house features marine science programs and scientists based at Hatfield.
The event is free, family-friendly and ideal for lifelong learners. Everyone is welcome!
Featured Events from MSD 2025
This year we hosted a Mini Big Blue Film Fest! Guests were invited to sit back and relax and be transported around the world with film that explore ocean wonders. These films were a selection of Big Blue Film Fest 2025 films.
Tours Based on popular demand, we more than doubled our tours. Join one and get a glimpse behind-the-scenes at how the science happens at Hatfield.
Exhibits Open all day, visit marine science exhibits from research programs based on the Hatfield. Researchers are on hand to share their work and answer questions.
Kid Zone A hands-on-tastic space for learning about marine science.
| TIME | EVENTS & TOURS |
|---|---|
| 10:30 a.m. |
Seawater Systems Tour Yaquina Estuary Trail Tour |
| 11 a.m. |
Vertical Tsunami Evacuation Area Tour Coastal Monitoring Station Tour |
| 11:30 - noon |
Sounds of the Sea |
| 11:30 a.m. | Marine Operations Tour |
| 12 p.m. |
Seawater Systems Tour Yaquina Estuary Trail Tour |
| 1 - 2 p.m. | Mini Big Blue Film Fest Marine Studies Bldg. Auditorium |
| 1 p.m. | Vertical Tsunami Evacuation Area Tour |
| 1:30 p.m. |
Yaquina Estuary Trail Tour Seawater Tour Marine Operations Tour |
| 2 p.m. |
Coastal Monitoring Station Tour Yaquina Estuary Trail Tour |
| 2:30 - 3 p.m. | Sounds of the Sea Visitor Center Auditorium |