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Oregon Coast Aquarium @orcoastaquarium.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

Schuster wanted to show you his new #Halloween toy that was donated from our Enrichment Wishlist! 🎃 Thank you for the donation! Interested in donating an enrichment item and creating specialized experiences? Learn more via the link in our bio.

Schuster, one of our male resident otter, is on his back holding a small toy. This toy was donated from our enrichment wish list and is perfect for Halloween approaching as the toy is a bight pumpkin!

Schuster, one of our male resident otters, is holding a donated pumpkin toy up to his nose to investigate.

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Oregon Coast Aquarium @orcoastaquarium.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

Some say they’re real, others aren’t so sure. Only you can decide for yourself. Someone has to keep the pumps running, but the elusive nature and unconfirmed sightings of the Life Support Staff have led to their classification as Cryptids of the Aquarium. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Omhb...

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Life Support Staff: Cryptids of the Aquarium

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Robert E. (He/him) @robertemond.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

Today is World Octopus Day. So here is a collection of octopuses I’ve photographed at the Oregon Coast Aquarium. #Photography 📸 #WestCoastKin #Nature #PhotographersOfBluesky #BlueskyPhotography #ocean #sealife #octopus #PNW #Oregon #Newport @gailcarriger.bsky.social @orcoastaquarium.bsky.social

A collage of octopuses at the Oregon Coast Aquarium. A giant blue octopus made of plastic recovered from the ocean off the coast of Oregon. A picture of an octopus’s tentacles spread on the glass of the aquarium. An octopus’s face dark colored with a pebble like texture to camouflage itself with the cave wall behind it. Photos by Robert Emond.

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Oregon Coast Aquarium @orcoastaquarium.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

Educators, join us for our (free!) Educator Open House! Taking place on Saturday, November 8, this is your chance to get more information about planning field trips, collaboration opportunities, and classroom visits and workshops! Learn more and sign up at aquarium.org/education/teacher-resources

An educator leans over a table to get a closer look at a fish in an acrylic tub; the fish is a brown sculpin, its suction-cup like stomach anchoring it in place against the tub's wall. Trays with educational flyers and biofacts can be seen on the table. The educator has long brown hair and is wearing a blue sleeveless shirt, with an expression of interest on their face.

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Oregon Coast Aquarium @orcoastaquarium.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

#ThingsWeOverhear : Octopus Edition. Octopuses are masters of disguise, and we totally understand the confusion. We're here every step of the way to help you identify these slippery cephalopods! youtube.com/shorts/5ossZdCD-vY

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ThingsWeOverhear : Octopus Edition.

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Oregon Coast Aquarium @orcoastaquarium.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

By bringing the puffin plate to Oregon’s DMV, you’re helping establish an ongoing form of support for wildlife rehab and animal care at the Oregon Coast Aquarium. Preorder yours today and get an exclusive puffin plate sticker! 🌊 aquarium.org/puffin-plate 🌊 youtu.be/-_UIcjIu6DM

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Puffin License Plates - Get Yours!

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Elakha Alliance @elakhaalliance.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

🦦 Bringing #seaotters back to #Oregon isn’t as simple as opening the floodgates - it takes years of careful planning, science, and a whole lot of teamwork. Tune into this webinar on 9/22 to learn more! @oregonzoo.bsky.social @orcoastaquarium.bsky.social 🔗 www.elakhaalliance.org/event/soaw-w...

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Oregon Coast Aquarium @orcoastaquarium.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

Visit the Oregon Coast Aquarium's newest temporary exhibit, featuring larger-than-life sculptures inspired by marine creatures and the threats they face. Explore Washed Ashore: youtu.be/fu3504Zb4Hc 🌊

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Washed Ashore at the Oregon Coast Aquarium

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Oregon Coast Aquarium @orcoastaquarium.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

We would love for everyone to experience the wonder of the Oregon Coast Aquarium--but for those who can't make the journey to Newport, we offer outreach programs to bring the wonder directly to you. Read the full story at aquarium.org/ocaq-outreach-programs

Community Engagement Specialist Kathleen teaches in front of a blue felt board covered in images of marine animals. She is wearing green pants, a blue sweater, and black rimmed glasses. She has long brown hair. She is smiling as she talks. She is holding up a card with text that describes animal feeding habits. A student can be seen in the foreground, facing Kathleen, wearing a turquoise t-shirt, her brown hair up in a bun.

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Oregon Coast Aquarium @orcoastaquarium.bsky.social · 02/09/2025

A special thanks to Brooke Davis for sharing this photo with us! We love it when the OCAq experience spans generations. 💙 📷: "Jamie and his great grandmother, Meema. He was born exactly 91 years after her on her birthday. They had the most magical time in the tunnel together."

Location: Orford Reef tunnel at Oregon Coast Aquarium. An elderly woman in a mobility chair smiles widely at her grandson who sits opposite her in a stroller. He smiles back. Pure joy is evident in their expressions. Both are posed face-to-face in front of an underwater tunnel teaming with rockfish and anemones.

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Oregon Coast Aquarium @orcoastaquarium.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

She's just a baby! Meet Pipsqueak, our not-so-giant Pacific octopus. youtube.com/shorts/ppIraS8EI3g?si=iOiB1Lr30TAcLFty

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Meet Pipsqueak, the not-so-giant Pacific Octopus

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Oregon Coast Aquarium @orcoastaquarium.bsky.social · 18/07/2025

How do you check up on a 175lb fish? It takes plenty of planning, a team of professionals, and some heavy-duty equipment. www.youtube.com/watch?v=6vmP...

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Checking Up on Thor the White Sturgeon

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Oregon Coast Aquarium @orcoastaquarium.bsky.social · 11/07/2025

Little critters make a big difference! Grass isopods cling to the eelgrass and feed on little things in the water—in turn, they serve as prey, transferring nutrients up through the food web. #Isopods #TinybutMighty #OregonCoastAquarium

A brown grass isopod swims in center frame; it has a segmented body and a small pair of antennae. Eelgrass can be seen in the background.

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Oregon Coast Aquarium @orcoastaquarium.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

Keep your friends close and your anemones closer.

A green sea anemone sits in frame with a rockfish peering out from behind its right side. The rockfish is a China rockfish, with a dark base color and yellow speckles and bars on its face and head.

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Oregon Coast Aquarium @orcoastaquarium.bsky.social · 14/06/2025

Happy #NationalSkunkDay! Tune in for a special skunk Q&A and enrichment session! Striped skunk brothers Jackson and Palmer are part of our ambassador animal program. They work alongside our educators to teach the public about their wild counterparts. ❤️🦨 www.youtube.com/watch?v=ML_e...

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National Skunk Day Q&A + Enrichment

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Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium @ptdefiancezoo.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

Happy birthday, Skinny! 🦭🎂 Our keepers and marine mammals are wishing this fabulous harbor seal a very happy birthday! Skinny isn't just aging gracefully, she's making history! 🎉 At 50 years old, Skinny is the oldest known harbor seal in the world at @orcoastaquarium.bsky.social

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Oregon Coast Aquarium @orcoastaquarium.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

June 3 marked Skinny’s 50th birthday celebration at the #OregonCoastAquarium! Festivities included frozen treats, a pinniped painting session, and fun with fish-filled feeder balls. A special thanks to Skinny's birthday sponsors--we appreciate you! youtu.be/S823xMMG2Ww?...

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Skinny's 50th Birthday Celebration

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Oregon Coast Aquarium @orcoastaquarium.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

We're honored to celebrate Skinny's 50th birthday! In nature, harbor seals can live into their twenties, while those in human care can live into their thirties—the fact that Skinny is 50 years old is absolutely amazing. Huge thanks to everyone celebrating with us today!

Skinny the harbor seal lies next to her caretaker, who is holding her hand up to Skinny's nose. Skinny is a sleek silvery gray color. Her caretaker is wearing black clothes, purple gloves, and a bright green birthday party hat.

The mammal care team lines up to take a celebratory photo, all wearing birthday party hats. There are eight individuals. In the center a mammalogist holds up a sign saying "happy birthday." Some individuals are holding noise makers and colorful pinwheels.

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Oregon Coast Aquarium @orcoastaquarium.bsky.social · 31/05/2025

However you want to say it, the bottom line is that Skinny is one long-lived seal! At 50 years old, Skinny is double the average Pacific harbor seal lifespan. youtube.com/watch?v=QGnkcpaa8EY 🌊aquarium.org/half-century-seal

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Describe Skinny Using 1 Word Pt. 2

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Oregon Coast Aquarium @orcoastaquarium.bsky.social · 31/05/2025

We asked our mammalogists to describe Skinny, our 50 year old harbor seal, using one word...the results were....interesting. www.youtube.com/watch?v=IF7u...

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Describe Skinny Using 1 Word

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Oregon Coast Aquarium @orcoastaquarium.bsky.social · 30/05/2025

We’re partnering with organizations across Lincoln County to celebrate #WorldOceanDay! Don't forget: on Sundays Lincoln County locals can visit for $5/person! Just bring proof of LC residency to take advantage of this discount. aquarium.org/world-ocean-day 🌊

A square graphic features text that reads: "Lincoln County World Ocean Day, June 8, 2025, Oregon Coast Aquarium." The top half of the graphic is light blue and the bottom half is dark blue, split in the middle with a curved line reminiscent of a wave.

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Oregon Coast Aquarium @orcoastaquarium.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

Dr. Anna, CVT Margot, and Mammalogist Ashley check up on Skinny! These sessions help us make sure she remains healthy and comfortable through her golden years. youtube.com/watch?v=c0kCE_-Ex2s Celebrate Skinny's 50th birthday with us: aquarium.org/half-century-seal

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Let's Check Up On Skinny!

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Oregon Coast Aquarium @orcoastaquarium.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

Happy #WorldOtterDay! We have three male sea otters at the Oregon Coast Aquarium: Earle, Oswald, and Schuster! All three came to us after being deemed non-releasable; here, they act as ambassadors for their wild counterparts, inspiring conservation. 🦦

Earle the sea otter lies on his back, with his face and forepaws in frame. His fur is dark brown, he has a wide nose, and a white whisker "mustache"

Oswald the sea otter sits atop a rock, his entire body visible. He has dark brown fur from his tail to his chest, which gradually becomes white from his forepaws to the top of his head.

Schuster the sea otter floats atop the water, his nose raised in the air and his tongue sticking out just a little bit. He has brown fur on his lower body, which gradually becomes yellow-white towards his chest and head.

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Oregon Coast Aquarium @orcoastaquarium.bsky.social · 27/05/2025

Our next trading card drops next week! From June 1-7 you can get a trading card featuring the Lyretail Anthias--ask for yours at Admissions. Find our full trading card schedule at aquarium.org/trading-cards 🃏

A Lyretail Anthias swims through the water; it's a sleek yellow-orange fish with a bright purple stripe that runs from its eye over its gills, almost looking like eyeliner. Its mouth is wide open. This fish is also often called the sea-goldie.

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Oregon Coast Aquarium @orcoastaquarium.bsky.social · 23/05/2025

Our summer hours start today! We're now open from 10am-6pm daily. Plan your visit at aquarium.org 🌊

Schuster the sea otter floats on his back in the water with his paws pressed to his nose. Text overlay reads "Hours Update"

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A. R. Connolly @notes-by-alyx.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

I often swim about, generally existing in a world muted from others full understanding. One of many fun shots taken at @orcoastaquarium.bsky.social, feat. @evynsays.bsky.social. "Observance Aquatic" #photography #oregon #nature #spokaneartist #pnw #aquarium #color #art #travel #mobilephotography

A photo of a person standing in front of a massive fish tank.

A person stands next to an enormous sloping glass wall of an aquatic habitat. Inside the tank are countless fish of varying colors, anemones, and various types of plant life. Wall sized stones (or maybe man-made rock of some kind) recreate a coastal or reef-like atmosphere with natural hiding spaces, spots to root, etc. The entire tank is lit from above and takes on a blue-green hue that dances through the water.

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Oregon Coast Aquarium @orcoastaquarium.bsky.social · 15/05/2025

Skinny is just weeks away from turning 50 YEARS OLD! This makes her the world's oldest currently living Pacific harbor seal! To honor Skinny’s milestone birthday, we're hosting a public celebration on June 3: aquarium.org/skinny-turns-50 🦭

Skinny the Pacific harbor seal faces the camera; she is light silvery-gray with small black spots, and has large, dark eyes. Her long white whiskers frame her muzzle.

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Oregon Coast Aquarium @orcoastaquarium.bsky.social · 13/05/2025

Washed Ashore debuts this Saturday, May 17, with larger-than-life sculptures made entirely of marine debris, including Greta the Great White Shark, Priscilla the Parrotfish, and more! More info: aquarium.org/washed-ashore 🌊

This image features left aligned text reading "Washed Ashore: Art to Save the Sea. May 17th, 2025-January 6th, 2026" and to the right of the text is a picture of Priscilla the Parrotfish, a massive, colorful sculpture made entirely of marine debris.

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Oregon Coast Aquarium @orcoastaquarium.bsky.social · 09/05/2025

Tomorrow is World Migratory Bird Day! We’re hosting bird-themed fun all day—join us for mindful birding, raffles, pelican presentation, turkey vulture chat, migration games, and more! Our new trading card will also be available, featuring the California brown pelican--ask for yours at Admissions!

Olive the turkey vulture peers closely at the camera; the tip of her beak is white while her face is red and featherless. She has short feathers framing her face, and white bumps near her eyes.

A Migratory Bird Day trading card is held up in center frame, featuring an image of a California brown pelican with wings spread wide. Behind and to the right of the card is a California brown pelican looking towards the card.

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Oregon Coast Aquarium @orcoastaquarium.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

Then vs. Now Happy 4th birthday, Earle! 💙🦦

Earle as a fluffy brown sea otter pup sits near the side of a pool. A bright orange rubber toy sits to the right.

Earle the 4 year old sea otter stands near the side of a pool, facing the camera. His fur is dark brown and he has thick whiskers forming a white mustache beneath his nose.

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Oregon Coast Aquarium @orcoastaquarium.bsky.social · 02/05/2025

The Oregon Coast Aquarium has welcomed a new Pacific harbor seal, and while “Garry” is the youngest and smallest of the Aquarium’s seals, she’s making a big splash! 🦭aquarium.org/welcome-garry

Garry the harbor seal floats with her bottom half in the water and her flippers and head resting on the edge of her pool. She has silvery gray fur marked with black and white mottled spots. She is facing the camera; she has no eyes, and has dark fur right below her eye sockets. She muzzle is dark and she has long whiskers. Photo by OCAq's Jeremy Burke

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Oregon Coast Aquarium @orcoastaquarium.bsky.social · 24/04/2025

Happy Volunteer Appreciation Week! We'd like to introduce you to some of our wonderful volunteers--learn about who they are, what they do, and what they love about volunteering. Thank you, volunteers! We ❤️ you! www.youtube.com/watch?v=eQvz...

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Volunteer Appreciation Week - 2025

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Oregon Coast Aquarium @orcoastaquarium.bsky.social · 19/04/2025

Join us on Tuesday, April 22 for #EarthDay! We're hosting fun throughout the day, including mindful birding, marine debris themed activities, an ambassador animal presentation, the results of our recent ocean-inspired student art contest, plus the roll out of our #PacificBananaSlug trading card!

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Oregon Coast Aquarium @orcoastaquarium.bsky.social · 19/04/2025

🚨🚨🚨NEW TRADING CARDS DROP THIS WEEK🚨🚨🚨 April 20-26: Volunteer Appreciation Week Card April 22: Earth Day Card, featuring the Pacific Banana Slug Ask for yours at Aquarium admissions! Learn more about collectible #Aquarium #TradingCards at aquarium.org/trading-cards 🃏

A Pacific Banana Slug sits atop a piece of wood, looking towards a trading card held up nearby. The trading card features a picture of a Pacific Banana Slug.

A trading card featuring an image of an Oregon Coast Aquarium volunteer is held up in the Aquarium's Seabird Aviary.

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Oregon Coast Aquarium @orcoastaquarium.bsky.social · 17/04/2025

Oswald recently had a root canal and needed a crown. While it looks gold, it’s made of titanium and has a yellow metallic finish. Oswald is now recovering behind-the-scenes, and his caretakers report that he is doing well. 👑🦦 aquarium.org/oswalds-crown

Oswald the sea otter displays an open mouth behavior, allowing us to see his new crown--a gold-colored titanium cap that protects his upper right canine tooth. His caretaker's gloved hand can be seen just above his nose, which acts as a cue for this behavior.

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Oregon Coast Aquarium @orcoastaquarium.bsky.social · 11/04/2025

Following a close vote, Washed Ashore’s newest sculpture has a name: Udo! The blue-ringed octopus makes its debut at OCAq alongside the Washed Ashore exhibit on May 17. Learn more at aquarium.org/washed-ashore 🌊 📷: photo by OCAq's Jeremy Burke

A massive blue-ringed octopus sculpture sits in the center of a art studio; it is made of many pieces of repurposed plastic materials. The sculpture is primary blue, with yellow rings scattered across its surface. The octopus arms are outstretched.

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Oregon Coast Aquarium @orcoastaquarium.bsky.social · 10/04/2025

Skinny turns 50 this June! She's our oldest harbor seal and probably the easiest to identify. She has wide eyes and silver-grey fur--look for her during your next visit!

Skinny the Pacific harbor seal swims in the water, her head lifted up above the surface. She is looking up at one of her caretakers, who is out of frame. She has silvery grey fur, large eyes, and long whiskers.

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Oregon Coast Aquarium @orcoastaquarium.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

Pupping season has begun on the Oregon Coast, with harbor seals leaving pups on shore as they look for food. If you see a pup, keep your distance! Mom will likely be back soon, but she won't return until the area is clear. Report hurt pups to the Marine Mammal Stranding Network at 1-866-767-6114.

A harbor seal with gray fur and black spots snoozes atop a sandy shore. The text reads "Leave wildlife wild" and "Keep your distance" and "My mom said wait here"

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Oregon Coast Aquarium @orcoastaquarium.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

"That's me!" Our Pacific Spiny Lumpsucker trading card is available through April 7, while supplies last. Ask for yours at Aquarium Admissions!

A Pacific Spiny Lumpsucker sits atop a shell, facing a nearby Pacific Spiny Lumpsucker trading card.

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Oregon Coast Aquarium @orcoastaquarium.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

Washed Ashore is coming to OCAq! Starting May 17, it features sculptures made of marine debris. Meet Flash the Marlin, Priscilla the Parrotfish, plus a new to-be-named sculpture of a blue-ringed octo. We’re holding a naming contest for the new piece, open until April 9: aquarium.org/washed-ashore 🌊

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Washed Ashore - Oregon Coast Aquarium

The Washed Ashore exhibit will feature collections of intricate, beautifully designed, giant sea life sculptures that illustrate the tragedy of plastic pollution in our oceans and waterways and encourage conservation.

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Oregon Coast Aquarium @orcoastaquarium.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

No joke, just a reminder that you can get a free Pacific Spiny Lumpsucker Oregon Coast Aquarium trading card! Available through April 7, you can ask for yours at Aquarium admissions! Find our trading card schedule at aquarium.org/trading-cards 🃏

A hand holds up a trading card featuring a Pacific Spiny Lumpsucker.

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Oregon Coast Aquarium @orcoastaquarium.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be a fish? Now you can find out! Today only, you can get a sip of authentic Oregon coast saltwater at the #OregonCoastAquarium!

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Oregon Coast Aquarium @orcoastaquarium.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

Puzzles encourage Percy's natural problem-solving and foraging behaviors. Aquarist Abby B. stuffed this puzzle box with shrimp and squid, and it took him ~8 minutes to get each piece—but we hit the fast forward button to make this video more bite-sized. youtu.be/Bhm50WfUELY

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Puzzles with Percy the Giant Pacific Octopus

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