Oregon Sea Grant currently manages this unique facility, which continues to provide a valuable link between the public and the exciting world of marine research. The Visitor Center is proud to be a Coastal Ecosystem Learning Center , one of a handful of centers nationwide that teach, share research, and inform the public about our coastal and marine habitats. The center joined a national network that combines the resources of federal partners with those of regional educational centers. It allows cost-effective, creative and coordinated learning materials and opportunities to meet the rapidly escalating needs for public education about coastal ecosystems. Coastal America is a partnership among federal, state, and local governments and private alliances to address coastal environmental problems.
More information is available from Coastal America's Web site .
You'll need to use a bookmark or your browser's back button to return from this link. Volunteers make a difference Our orange-jacketed docents add a friendly personal touch to any Center visit. They answer questions, offer information about the marine life and research exhibits, and assist visitors as needed. Oregon State University OSU disclaimer Comments and questions about the Visitor Center Web site . Page design by Lena James and ESPublications.