Audio and Video Presentations about Oregon’s Ocean
The following audio and video presentations are displayed in QuickTime format.

Overview on the State of the Pacific Ocean off Oregon’s Coast

Congressman Blumenauer’s Address at the Portland Premiere of “Common Ground” (3:11)

“Ocean Stewardship: The Next Wave” (18:07)
The Honorable Bill Bradbury
Secretary of State, State of Oregon

Panel Discussion from the Charleston “Common Ground” Premiere (1:01:23)

Excerpts from the Heceta Head Coastal Conference 2005 “Oregon’s Ocean: Its Perils and Possibilities”

“Taking the Pulse of the World’s Ocean” (18:24)
(Findings of the Pew Oceans Commission and the Millennium Assessment)
Dr. Jane Lubchenco, Professor of Marine Biology, Oregon State University; Member, Pew Oceans Commission

“The Changing Nature of Pacific Northwest Ocean: Real or Just Perceived?” (16:19)
Dr. Mark Abbot, Dean, College of Oceanic and Atmospheric Sciences, Oregon State University

“Patterns and Trends in Oregon’s Fisheries – Is the Past the Key to the Future?” (20:28)
Dr. George Boehlert, Director, Hatfield Marine Science Center, Oregon State University

“New Opportunities Provided by Essential Fish Habitat Planning for the Pacific Groundfish Management Plan” (15:32)
Dr. Patty Burke, Member, Pacific Fisheries Management Council; Manager, Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife, Marine Resources Program

“Oregon’s Ocean Future: The Role of the Ocean Policy Advisory Board” (21:40)
Dr. James Good, Professor Emeritus, Sea Grant and College of Oceanic and Atmospheric Sciences, Oregon State University; Co-Chair, Oregon Ocean Policy Advisory Council

Frequently Asked Questions

What’s the difference between ecosystem management, ecosystem based management & adaptive management? - Dr. Lubchenco (3:48)

How much of the ocean's recovery depends on similar actions by other countries? - Dr. Lubchenco & Dr. Abbot (2:45)

One of the goals of the PEW Oceans Commission is to have vibrant coastal communities. How do you obtain this goal while at the same time reducing fishing activities which dramatically effect coastal communities and families in a negative manner? - Dr. Lubchenco (1:28)

Is there a minimum amount of marine reserves that are required to see changes for the better. What size do they need to be. Is the interest in marine reserves a direct product of a failure of fisheries management? - Dr. Lubchenco (4:56)

Since we have gotten to the sad situation we’re in now while following the advise of scientists how can we have confidence that they now have it right? - Dr. McMurray, Dr. Abbot, Dr. Lubchenco (2:32)

If our oceans are depleted please explain why after 100 yrs of landing data Oregon’s dungeness crab landings in the last 2 years have experienced record landings? And why is the recommended quota for dover sole going to quadruple this year? - Dr. Lubchenco (4:18)