Featured Events

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Sounds of the Sea

Time: 11:30 a.m. & 2:30 p.m.

Location: Hatfield Visitor Center Auditorium

Description: Join us for this insightful and interactive presentation on how researchers use hydrophones and bioacoustics to identify unique sounds of the sea. The audience will have a chance to test their ability to identify underwater sounds during an interactive “sounds of the sea” game. This activity is family-friendly and fun for all ages. Presented by Oregon Sea Grant.

Mini Big Blue Film Fest

Time: 1 - 2:00 p.m.

Location: Gladys Valley Marine Studies Building, Carmen Phillips Ford Auditorium

Description: Sit back and relax while you are transported around the world to explore ocean wonders with a selection of Big Blue Film Fest 2025 films. All films have English subtitles.

Featured Films

The Cosmos Beneath - A brief, modest tribute to the Cosmos, the Ocean, and how the two are intertwined.

RCRV - This film explores and celebrates the history of the names of the new and upcoming research vessels, including OSU's own R/V TAANI.

Rise Age - Fluorescent critters groove through a coastal world, led by a superior chorus. A rhythmic poem of cute creatures, peer pressure and the urge to move to higher ground in time.

Deep Memories - A captivating documentary diving into the world of underwater photography and its ability to inspire environmental consciousness. (Español, English CC)

Palau, An Ocean Inheritance - This film transports viewers to the incredible islands of Palau, where ancient legends, cultural connections, and unparalleled marine biodiversity converge.

All Science, No Fiction: What if we could predict volcanic eruptions? - Axial volcano is one of the most active volcanoes on the planet and it exists just off the coast of Oregon. Volcanologist Bill Chadwick is on a quest to discover what it can teach us about predicting volcanic eruptions.