Create unique and engaging experiences that connect people to the Oregon Coast and inspire ocean conservation.
Why is it important?
The Oregon Coast Aquarium’s freshly renovated Sandy Coast and Rocky Coast galleries are open! With new tanks, more animals, and major updates, Aquarium visitors can get closer to the coast than ever before. The galleries include long-time favorites and new additions alike; Sandy Coast boasts a new eelgrass bed and offshore sands habitat, while Rocky Coast features a novel octopus cove. The pièce de resistance is the massively expanded Rocky Coast touchpool, where visitors enjoy volunteer-led, hands-on encounters with sea slugs, urchins, anemones, and other tidepool animals.
Ready to shake hands with a sea star? Plan your visit at aquarium.org.