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View Comments Likes: 22 Comments: 0 Shares: 4 0 Comments Comment on Facebook Oregon Shores Conservation Coalition 3 days ago On May 6th, an 18-foot gray whale calf washed ashore on Tish-A-Tang Beach in southern Oregon, bearing the marks of an orca attack. Locals quickly realized its cultural significance to the Coquille Indian Tribe. For them, this isn’t a tragedy but a blessing, a connection to their ancestral lands and traditions. The Coquilles, who have been rebuilding their community since the 1800s, see this as an opportunity to honor their heritage. They’ll hold a ceremony and use every part of the whale, respecting its sacrifice and their ancestors’ ways. To our knowledge, this is also the first time in generations that our tribe has been able to experience this kind of ceremony. So, this is a truly wonderful gift. And not only for the whale blubber and the bones that we will be able to use. As we prepare to celebrate 35 years since being officially restored as a federally recognized tribe, it is so important that we are able to take this opportunity for the cultural education of tribal members and especially for our youth.”Tribal Chair Brenda Meade To learn more about the Coquille Tribe, visit www.coquilletribe.org/ ?: Photo courtesy Coquille Indian Tribe ... See More See Less View Comments Likes: 22 Comments: 0 Shares: 9 0 Comments Comment on Facebook Oregon Shores Conservation Coalition 3 days ago Are you curious about why we are so passionate about protecting estuaries ?? Check out this Coast Range Association podcast episode to hear all about it from our Ocean and Estuaries Manager, Annie Merrill! ... See More See Less The Campaign for Oregon’s Estuaries, with Annie Merrill - Coast Range Radio www.buzzsprout.com We often think of the land and the sea as separate worlds that have little to do with each other. But that barrier is much more fluid and interconnected than many people realize.We’ve talked on th... View Comments Likes: 0 Comments: 0 Shares: 0 0 Comments Comment on Facebook Load more oregonshorescc May 11 Open On May 6th, an 18-foot gray whale calf washed ashore on Tish-A-Tang Beach in southern Oregon, bearing the marks of an orca attack. Locals quickly realized its cultural significance to the Coquille Indian Tribe. For them, this isn`t a tragedy but a blessing, a connection to their ancestral lands and traditions. The Coquilles, who have been rebuilding their community since the 1800s, see this as an opportunity to honor their heritage. They`ll hold a ceremony and use every part of the whale, respecting its sacrifice and their ancestors` ways. To our knowledge, this is also the first time in generations that our tribe has been able to experience this kind of ceremony. So, this is a truly wonderful gift. And not only for the whale blubber and the bones that we will be able to use. As we prepare to celebrate 35 years since being officially restored as a federally recognized tribe, it is so important that we are able to take this opportunity for the cultural education of tribal members and especially for our youth.”Tribal Chair Brenda Meade To learn more about the Coquille Tribe, visit https://www.coquilletribe.org/ ?: Photo courtesy Coquille Indian Tribe ... View on Instagram oregonshorescc May 10 Open ?? How cute are these salmon puppets!? Come join them for the parade and a day of nature-filled fun tomorrow at the Wild Things Festival in Yachats! ? #WildThings #yachatsoregon #oregoncoast #oregonshores ... View on Instagram oregonshorescc May 9 Open Reposting this awesome opportunity from @rogueclimate ? Rogue Climate’s youth programs on the South Coast are starting up again this summer with a multi-day Youth Climate Activism Workshop Series! This free workshop is open to youth aged 14 to 24 that want to grow their leadership, community organizing skills and make meaningful changes. Learn about the intersections of climate change and social justice, gain hands-on community organizing skills, and make radical art! Youth Climate Activism Workshop Part One: June 15th, 9am - 5pm How does climate change impact communities on the South Coast, and what can we do about it? This workshop will cover Climate Justice 101, Community Organizing 101, and Art and Activism. Participants will screen print a tee shirt to take home! Youth Climate Activism Workshop Part Two: June 21st and June 22nd, 9am - 5pm Learn how to turn the skills and concepts learned in the first workshop into effective campaigns to make a difference in your community. This workshop will dive into topics on Power, Privilege and Oppression and Campaign Planning. ... View on Instagram oregonshorescc May 8 Open ?? Thank you to everyone who came out and supported the 5K Fun Run & Ocean Awareness Event in Corvallis, OR! Your participation and enthusiasm made it a huge success! ?? It`s inspiring to see our community come together for ocean conservation. ?? A special thanks to Graduate Student Kaylee Lawson and the @ElakhaAlliance for organizing this event and to our sponsors, @2TownsCider & @Block15Brewing Co., for providing refreshments. ? If you love running and coastal conservation, just wait for what we have in store this summer ??? #oceanconservation #oregonshores #oregoncoast ... View on Instagram oregonshorescc May 7 Open Are you curious about why we are so passionate about protecting estuaries ?? Check out this episode of @coastrangeassociation`s podcast to hear all about it from our Ocean and Estuaries Manager, Annie Merrill! #estuariesareessential #oregonshores #estuaries #oregoncoast ... View on Instagram oregonshorescc May 7 Open Have you ever spotted those tiny blue sailboats washed up on Oregon`s beaches? They`re not jellyfish—they`re Velella velella, a type of hydroid! ? They look like jellyfish, but they`re actually hydroids- small colonial animals with sail-like structures. ? You can find these unique creatures along the Oregon coast, especially after windy days. ? Fun Fact- they`re not just drifters but essential for the coastal ecosystem, providing food and shelter for marine life. Keep an eye out for these fascinating hydroid sailors next time you`re beachcombing in Oregon! Lots of our CoastWatchers have been reporting them when they survey their Coast Watch Mile; you can browse reports on our website. ?: CoastWatcher Sheila Berry, from Mile 294 (report on 4/9/24) ... View on Instagram oregonshorescc May 3 Open ??? Join us on May 11 for a walk on the wild side in Yachats! ??? We`re thrilled to be participating in the first Wild Things Festival hosted by @visit.yachats! Join us on May 11th to celebrate the untamed beauty of the Oregon coast. This event is free and great for wildlife enthusiasts of all ages.?✨ ? Dress up as your favorite Wild Thing—be it a playful sea slug, a towering tree, or even a menacing piece of plastic threatening our natural splendor. Let’s honor our environment through creativity and fun! ?? Dive into music, workshops, plant and animal walks, and much more. Discover the magic of tide pools, parade through our coastal haven, and learn how to protect our fragile ecosystems. Whether you’re a nature enthusiast or looking for a fun family day out, there’s...