RESEARCH LABORATORIES 
The Center’s main building houses marine- 
related research projects of several univer¬ 
sity groups and of the U.S. Environmental 
Protection Agency. Some scientists study 
physical and biological phenomena of the 
Pacific Ocean and its estuaries, while others 
investigate pollution problems and how they 
affect marine life. Many of the staff work on 
methods to increase the wise use of our 
marine resources; they are studying fish and 
shellfish aquaculture, and developing im¬ 
proved fishing gear. Research programs are 
sponsored by federal, state and private 
agencies. 
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife 
has a separate building to the west of main 
building; research programs concern man¬ 
agement of the state’s marine fishery re¬ 
sources. 
The Yaquina Head Station, about five miles 
north of Newport, is operated by the Center 
for special educational programs and re¬ 
search projects requiring a beach location. 
RESEARCH VESSELS 
Newport is the home port for the 180-foot 
WECOMA, 80-foot CAYUSE, and several 
smaller vessels of the School of Oceanog¬ 
raphy. Ship support facilities and the main 
dock are located at the northwest corner of 
the Center. 
For additional information write: 
OSU Marine Science Center 
Marine Science Drive 
Newport, Oregon 97365 
The telephone number is (503) 867-3011. 
