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PHOTOS: A look at some of Oregon’s worst invasive species
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is educating the public about some of the state’s most ...
Oregon harbor seal hits 50 — twice the typical life expectancy for her species
Skinny the harbor seal just turned 50—twice the typical lifespan of her species. Rescued as a pup in 1975, she now holds the ...
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Oregon expands its map of critical fish habitat throughout the state
"Anybody who cares about Coho, Chinook, steelhead, any of these species that are really ... in a way that's going to be good for fish," Hansen said. "Oregon protects this habitat because it's ...
Rarely Seen Sharks That Call the Oregon Coastline Home
Jaws” may have been filmed on the East Coast in Martha’s Vineyard, but real sharks have an incredible range. Sharks are found ...
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Fisherman catches invasive sea creature with hairy claws from Oregon river
It ended up being an invasive species. The Chinese mitten crab was caught April 22 from the Lower Columbia River near Tongue Point, the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife said in a news release.
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Oregon’s fishing industry faces demand challenges at home and trade barriers abroad
Advocates for Oregon’s fishing industry say cuts to the federal workforce and global trade tensions could hurt a sector ...
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Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission meets June 12 , 13 in Pendleton
The Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission meets Thursday and Friday, June 12 and 13, in Pendleton. The commission, which ...