Nearshore Ecology Program 2025 Year in Review

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Originator: Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife

Publish Date: 2026

Online Link: None

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Agency: Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife

Name: Maria Zapetis

Job Position: Nearshore Ecology Program Leader

Telephone: 541-961-9031

E-Mail Address: maria.e.zapetis@odfw.oregon.gov

Description

Abstract: In 2025, the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) reorganized the Marine Reserves Program and the Marine Habitat Project under joint leadership with the creation of the Nearshore Ecology Program. This restructuring brings together ODFW efforts focused on marine conservation and habitat research. With goals focused on conservation, research, and communities, the Marine Reserves team conducts ecological monitoring at the reserves and comparison sites; human dimensions research to understand how people use, relate to, and value Oregon’s marine reserves; and communications and outreach. The Marine Habitat team focuses on understanding habitats broadly, researching seafloor communities, and contributing to management decisions and policy development that supports sustainability and conservation. Together, these teams enable the program to generate a more holistic view of nearshore and estuarine resources in Oregon’s five marine reserves and beyond. The 2025 Nearshore Ecology Program Year in Review highlights some of the key research activities, findings, and community outreach events from the last year and opportunities to learn more and get involved.

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Time Period of Content: 2025

Geographic Extent: Oregon

Status: Final

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